Software Development Engineer II - Full Stack

Expedia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedia Group is seeking a Software Development Engineer II, Full-Stack, to build React-based user interfaces and backend capabilities across web and B2B experiences. You will contribute to configurable components and platform capabilities, while collaborating with product management, backend teams, and brand teams to drive high-quality travel experiences.

The role emphasizes delivering reliable software with a rigorous development approach, improving clickstream data collection, and supporting

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-3 years of software development experience.
• Experience developing with React and full-stack capabilities.
• Experience with Kotlin backend development; Java/Scala as alternative.
• Experience developing and integrating APIs.
• Familiarity with component libraries and design systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop React-based user interfaces and backend capabilities.
• Build, integrate, and contribute to API design decisions.
• Own features from understanding requirements through delivery, with support from teammates and product management.
• Collaborate with product management, backend and domain service teams, platform teams, and brand teams.
• Create reusable and configurable components and platform capabilities.
• Contribute to improvements across Expedia Group web, iOS, Android, and B2B experiences.
• Support rollout of server-driven UI and migrate traffic from legacy systems.

Skills

React

Kotlin

Java/Scala

APIs

Design systems

AI in development

Consumer-facing apps

Tools

Next.js

Server-rendered React

Job description

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business. Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

Introduction to the Team

Expedia Technology teams partner with our Product teams to create innovative products, services, and tools to deliver high-quality experiences for travelers, partners, and our employees.

A singular technology platform powered by data and machine learning provides secure, differentiated, and personalized experiences that drive loyalty and traveler satisfaction.

The Search Results and Recs experience team owns the UI layer for Expedia Group brands and B2B experiences across web, iOS, and Android.

As a Software Development Engineer II, Full-Stack, you will build React-based user interfaces, backend capabilities, APIs, and reusable platform components.

You will contribute to configurable experiences that help brands make changes using no-code or low-code tools updates for every layout or content adjustment.

In this role, you will:

• Develop React-based user interfaces and backend capabilities.
• Build, integrate, and contribute to API design decisions.
• Own features from understanding requirements through delivery, with support from teammates and product management.
• Collaborate with product management, backend and domain service teams, platform teams, and brand teams.
• Create reusable and configurable components and platform capabilities.
• Contribute to improvements across Expedia Group web, iOS, Android, and B2B experiences.
• Improve clickstream data collection and content management for banners and product cards.
• Contribute to the Vrbo product-card redesign and BEX redesign.
• Support the rollout of server-driven UI, enabling card layouts to be updated through configuration.
• Migrate traffic from legacy systems to the new platform.
• Apply API design considerations, including additional calls, traffic management, and error handling.
• Deliver reliable software with a rigorous development approach and a high quality bar.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Approximately 2-3 years of software development experience.

• Experience with full-stack development across frontend and backend systems.
• Experience developing with React.
• Experience with Kotlin backend development; strong Java and or Scala experience may be considered as an alternative.
• Experience developing and integrating APIs.
• Understanding of API design considerations, including the impact of additional calls, traffic management, and error handling.
• Experience using existing component libraries.
• Proven ability to deliver software and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to work across frontend, backend, APIs, and platform capabilities.

Preferred

• Experience with Next.js or a similar server-rendered React framework.
• Exposure to design-system concepts.
• Experience developing consumer-facing applications.
• Experience using AI agents in software development.

Accommodation requests

Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

Important notice

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com.

Equal Opportunity

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) is the global travel marketplace with one purpose: to help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. Expedia Group connects travelers, partners, and advertisers through its trusted brands, leading technology, and rich first-party data, delivering predictive, personalized experiences that shape the future of travel. Expedia Group's ecosystem includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - the largest B2B travel business, and a premier advertising network. Guided by an experienced and passionate global team, Expedia Group helps millions of travelers in more than 70 countries explore the world with confidence and ease.

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident about who they are. We do not send job offers via email, or any other messaging tools, to individuals we have not had prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com.