Senior Software Engineer

KAYAK; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology company in Cambridge is seeking an Engineer to join the Email Marketing Team. The role involves developing backend services, collaborating with diverse teams, and optimizing systems for effective messaging. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and strong programming skills in Java, as well as experience with APIs and SQL. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence for at least 3 days per week.

Benefits

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year

Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth

Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace

Company-wide week off a year

Paid parental leave

Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday

Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings

Travel Discounts

Employee Resource Groups

Competitive retirement and health plans

Free lunch 2 days per week

Fun quarterly events

Qualifications

• Strong proven programming skills in Java.
• Experience with APIs and SQL.
• A collaborative mindset and openness to learning and sharing ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve backend services handling large-scale messaging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and build features.
• Debug and optimize full-stack solutions.
• Manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues from globally distributed teams.

Skills

Java

APIs

SQL

Education

Bachelors or higher in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We’re transforming business travel with KAYAK for Business.

As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

KAYAK is seeking an Engineer to join our diverse and dynamic Email Marketing Team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with engineers, product managers, and marketing specialists to design and scale a world-class marketing platform. You’ll help build and optimize systems that deliver personalized, meaningful messages to millions of users—encouraging engagement and keeping KAYAK top-of-mind for travelers.

Note: This is a hybrid work role for candidates who can join at least 3 days per week in-office.

In this role, you will

• Develop and improve backend services handling large-scale messaging
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems and build features
• Debug and optimize full-stack solutions
• Manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs
• Collaborate with colleagues from globally distributed teams

Please apply if you have

• Bachelors or higher in Computer Science or a related field
• Strong proven programming skills in Java
• Experience with APIs, SQL
• A collaborative mindset and openness to learning and sharing ideas

Benefits and Perks

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Focus on mental health and well-being: Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
• Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
• Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
• Focus on your career growth: Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
• Travel Discounts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive retirement and health plans
• Free lunch 2 days per week
• Fun quarterly events such as boat trips, arcades, ski trips, Thursday socials, and more

Inclusion

At KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That’s why we’re focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here.

Need any adjustments for the interview, application or on the job? No problem - just give us a heads-up. We’ve got you.

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