Senior Backend Engineer

GetYourGuide; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual growth budget

Hybrid work model

3 days in-office + 2 days remote

Job summary

GetYourGuide, headquartered in Berlin, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help connect people with unforgettable travel experiences worldwide. You will collaborate across disciplines to ship customer-centric software, design scalable systems, and mentor peers.

Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Vue.js, and Node.js will be essential as you contribute to a high-impact team. The role emphasizes ownership of testing, code quality, and data-driven decision-making within a hybrid setup that

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• Expertise in web application development using component-based frameworks.
• High proficiency in Java and experience with web application architecture.
• Strong background in writing tests and creating maintainable code.
• Proactive team player with excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience in customer-centric prioritization and data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledgeable in AI technologies with mature judgment for quality and security.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and analysts to iterate fast on customer-centric solutions.
• Design, launch, and iterate on A/B experiments to improve product offerings.
• Maintain and improve code quality, system efficiency, and development processes.
• Design scalable solutions while mentoring team members and contributing to team strategy.
• Engage in hiring processes to build a strong engineering team.
• Utilize technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Vue.js, Node.js, and others in development.

Skills

6+ years

Web app development

Java

Testing & maintainable code

English communication

AI technologies

Tools

Spring Boot

Vue.js

Node.js

Java tooling

Job description

Change the way the world travels

Join the GetYourGuide journey to connect people with unforgettable travel experiences around the world. Millions look to us for unique activities they can trust, and it's all powered by our commitment to make every single journey extraordinary - including yours. Ready to unlock your potential with a community of fellow explorers? Find your next role at our Berlin HQ or one of our local offices around the globe, from New York to Bangkok. Head to getyourguide.careers to take the first step.

Team mission

Join GetYourGuide as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to creating unforgettable travel experiences on a global scale. Your work will empower our partners and enhance customer experiences through innovative solutions in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment.

Your mission

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and analysts to iterate fast on customer-centric solutions.


• Design, launch, and iterate on A/B experiments to improve product offerings.


• Maintain and improve code quality, system efficiency, and development processes.


• Design scalable solutions while mentoring team members and contributing to team strategy.


• Engage in hiring processes to build a strong engineering team.


• Utilize technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Vue.js, Node.js, and others in development.

Your toolkit

• 6+ years of software development experience.


• Expertise in web application development using component-based frameworks.


• High proficiency in Java and experience with web application architecture.


• Strong background in writing tests and creating maintainable code.


• Proactive team player with excellent communication skills in English.


• Experience in customer-centric prioritization and data-driven decision-making.


• Knowledgeable in AI technologies with mature judgment for quality and security.

Extras that give you an edge

• Experience with A/B testing, hypothesis building, and event-based analytics


• Experience with frameworks and toolchains such as Node.js, Vue.js, or similar component-based Frontend application frameworks


• Prior experience working in the e-commerce space


• Prior experience in start-up environments

How we'll make your career journey extraordinary

• Annual personal growth budget and mentorship programs for continuous learning and development


• Work from anywhere in the world for 30 days per year


• A hybrid working approach with three days of in office collaboration (Mon, Tue, Thur) and two days of optional at home focus time.


• Opportunities to collaborate and socialize with team members through quarterly team events and yearly company-wide events


• Monthly transportation and fitness budget


• Discounts for you, your friends, and family on GetYourGuide activities


• Language reimbursement program


• Health and wellness benefits

And more...

We are an equal opportunities employer

Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to their skills, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application.