Software Engineer II - Backend Focus (Viator)

TripAdvisor LLC; City Of London, Packmoor; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their team in Oxford or London. This position offers a remote-first working model with opportunities for in-person collaboration. Candidates should have strong programming skills, particularly in backend systems and a willingness to learn. The role includes working closely with product managers and contributing to backend and full-stack projects. Competitive compensation and flexible schedules are included.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Remote-friendly collaboration

Flexible schedule

Donations matching

Tuition assistance

Lifestyle benefits

Travel perks

Employee assistance program

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in an object-oriented programming language is essential.
• Experience with backend systems; frontend skills not required for interview.
• Familiarity with Java, GraphQL, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL databases, and AWS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with product managers and designers on the software lifecycle.
• Contribute to backend systems and engage in full-stack tasks.
• Collaborate in a team that releases code daily.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Backend systems experience

Willingness to learn frontend skills

Java

GraphQL

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL databases

AWS

Job description

Overview

Oxford or London, UK

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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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