Software Development Engineer II - Full Stack

Expedia Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedia Group seeks a Software Development Engineer II, Full-Stack, to build React-based user interfaces and backend capabilities across Expedia Group brands and B2B experiences. You will contribute to API design decisions, own features from requirements through delivery, and collaborate with product management and cross-functional teams.

You will create reusable components and platform capabilities, improve data collection and content management for banners and product cards, and help roll out

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with Next.js or a similar server-rendered React framework.

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.
• Improve clickstream data collection and content management for banners and product cards.
• Contribute to the Vrbo product-card redesign and BEX redesign.

Skills

React

Kotlin backend

Java/Scala

APIs

Full-stack development

Next.js

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 TeamExpedia 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.M igrate 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 QualificationsRequiredApproximately 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 e xperience 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.PreferredExperience 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 requestsExpedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation .About Expedia GroupExpedia 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 noticeEmployment 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. The official place to find and apply for roles is https://careers.expediagroup.com/jobs/ .Equal OpportunityExpedia 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.