Senior Backend Software Engineer - Enterprise / Commerce (100% Remote)

Hopper; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel technology company in the UK seeks a skilled Software Engineer to design and build API and full-stack solutions. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and exploring engineering improvements while working autonomously. Strong product thinking, experience in distributed systems (preferably Scala), and effective communication are key. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as unlimited PTO and employer-paid medical coverage.

Benefits

Competitive salary with pre-IPO equity packages

Unlimited PTO

Carrot Cash travel stipend

Work-from-home stipend

Generous parental leave

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• Strong focus on customer quality and product thinking.
• Ability to dive into unfamiliar codebases efficiently.
• Proven track record of delivering quality results quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate API and full-stack solutions.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product managers.
• Participate in asynchronous decision-making with minimal meetings.

Skills

Strong product thinking

Experience in distributed system development

Strong communication skills

Tools

Scala

React

TypeScript

GCP services

Job description

Employer Industry: Travel Technology

Why consider this job opportunity

• Competitive salary with potential for pre-IPO equity packages
• Unlimited PTO for a healthy work-life balance
• Carrot Cash travel stipend to support your travel experiences
• Flexible work environment with access to co‑working spaces and a work‑from‑home stipend
• Generous parental leave that exceeds industry standards
• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Design, build, and operate API and full‑stack solutions
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product managers to ensure alignment
• Explore and implement engineering improvements for the team and product
• Work autonomously while contributing to cross‑functional projects
• Participate in asynchronous decision‑making with minimal meetings

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Strong product thinking with a focus on customer quality
• Experience in distributed system development, preferably in Scala
• Ability to dive into unknown codebases with a results‑oriented mindset
• Proven track record of delivering quality results quickly
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with diverse teams

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Familiarity with GCP services and experience with web apps using React and TypeScript
• Previous experience in a startup environment
• Interest in travel and fintech solutions
• Background in Agile development methodologies

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