Senior Software Engineer - Backend Focus (Viator)

Tripadvisor; London; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel experience company in London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focusing on backend systems. Join a remote-first team working with Java, GraphQL, and AWS to create world-class solutions. This role offers flexibility and a diverse environment, supporting your growth and work-life balance through various benefits and perks.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with base salary and bonus

Flexible 'Work your way' approach

Work-life balance with flexible schedules

Charitable donation matching

Tuition assistance

Annual lifestyle benefit

Travel discounts and perks

Employee assistance programs

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java is essential.
• Eager to learn; front-end skills not required initially.

Responsibilities

• Work on backend systems with occasional front-end projects.
• Develop tools for operators and third parties.
• Support customer service with world-class solutions.

Skills

Java

GraphQL

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is the leading marketplace for travel experiences. We believe that making memories is what travel is all about. With over 300,000 travel experiences, from simple tours to extreme adventures, we make it easy to create lasting memories. We offer flexibility and last-minute availability, making every day extraordinary.

The Viator Experiences Engineering team, distributed across Europe, manages viator.com, mobile apps, and supporting infrastructure. We develop tools for operators and third parties, and support customer service with world-class solutions.

We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. Candidates should be within 2–3 hours of Oxford or London. We support a remote-first work model with periodic in-person meetings for team connection and planning.

This role is backend-focused, primarily working on backend systems with occasional front-end projects. You should be eager to learn; front-end skills are not required initially, but proficiency in Java is essential as you will code in Java during interviews. Our tech stack includes Java, GraphQL, Kubernetes, SQL, NoSQL, and AWS.

Perks include:

• Competitive compensation with base salary and bonus
• Flexible 'Work your way' approach
• Work-life balance with flexible schedules
• Charitable donation matching
• Tuition assistance
• Annual lifestyle benefit
• Travel discounts and perks
• Employee assistance programs
• Health benefits

Our Values:

• Leadership and ambition
• Relentless curiosity
• Collaboration and support
• Customer focus
• Continuous improvement

We are committed to accessibility and inclusion. Join us to revolutionize travel and bring your unique perspective to our diverse team.