Software Engineer II - Backend Focus (Viator)

TripAdvisor; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel platform is seeking a Software Engineer II based in the UK. The role involves contributing to backend systems and collaboration within a team that values flexibility and connection. Candidates should have strong backend experience, particularly in object-oriented programming and familiarity with tools like Java and AWS. Competitive compensation, including salary and bonuses, is offered, along with a remote-first work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Flexible schedule and work-life balance

Donations matching

Tuition assistance

Travel perks

Employee assistance program

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with backend systems and familiarity with Java, GraphQL, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL databases, and AWS.
• Willingness to learn frontend skills as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with product managers and designers throughout the software lifecycle.
• Contribute to backend systems and occasionally frontend projects.
• Collaborate with a team releasing code to production regularly.

Skills

Backend systems

Object-oriented programming

Java

GraphQL

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL databases

Job description

• Work closely with product managers and designers as part of the full software lifecycle: design, code, test, deploy, and iterate.
• Contribute to backend systems as a backend-focused, full-stack engineer with occasional frontend projects.
• Collaborate in a team that releases code to production every few days with a daily release cycle.
• Engage with a web stack including Java, GraphQL, Kubernetes, SQL and NoSQL databases, all on AWS. Strong proficiency in an object-oriented programming language is essential.
• Experience with backend systems; willingness to learn frontend skills as needed (not required for interview).
• Familiarity with Java, GraphQL, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL databases, and AWS is desirable but not all tools are required.
• Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is the leading marketplace for travel experiences. We believe that making memories is what travel is all about. With 300,000+ travel experiences to explore, we enable memories that will last a lifetime. We're looking for a Software Engineer II to join our fast-growing team. This role is open to candidates based within a commutable distance (generally within 2-3 hours) of one of our office hubs in Oxford or London. We embrace flexibility in where and how work gets done and also value meaningful in-person moments to connect and collaborate. You can expect a remote-first working model with periodic in-person gatherings at your closest office for team connection, planning, or other key moments.
• Competitive compensation packages, including base salary and annual bonuses.
• Remote-friendly collaboration with optional on-site presence.
• Flexible schedule and work-life balance.
• Donations matching, tuition assistance, and lifestyle benefits.
• Travel perks, employee assistance program, and health benefits.

Our Values

• We aspire to lead. Tap into your talent, ambition, and knowledge to bring us - and you - to new heights.
• We're relentlessly curious. We push beyond the usual and the known.
• We're better together. We learn from, respect, support, and value one another.
• We serve our customers, always. We listen, question, respond, and strive for wow moments.
• We strive for better, not perfect. We learn from mistakes, iterate, and grow.
• Our workplace is for everyone. Bring your unique identities, abilities, and experiences to help revolutionize travel.

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