Backend-Focused Software Engineer II — Remote-First

Tripadvisor; Oxford; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel marketplace is looking for a Software Engineer II to join their team in Oxford. The role focuses on backend development with opportunities for frontend work. Candidates should have strong programming skills, particularly in Java, and be eager to participate in all stages of the software development process. The position supports a remote-first work model, encouraging flexibility and collaboration across teams.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Flexible schedule

Tuition assistance

Travel perks

Health benefits

Employee assistance program

Donation matching

Lifestyle benefit

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in an object-oriented programming language is essential.
• Experience with Java, Kubernetes, and cloud environments is beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an agile team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in full software development lifecycle including design, code, test, and deployment.
• Work closely with product managers and designers to deliver quality software.
• Address a wide range of technical challenges in backend and occasional frontend projects.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Backend development

Java

Kubernetes

AWS

Tools

GraphQL

SQL

NoSQL databases

Job description

A leading travel marketplace is looking for a Software Engineer II to join their team in Oxford. The role focuses on backend development with opportunities for frontend work. Candidates should have strong programming skills, particularly in Java, and be eager to participate in all stages of the software development process. The position supports a remote-first work model, encouraging flexibility and collaboration across teams.