Software Engineer II - Backend Focus (Viator)

TripAdvisor LLC; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel experience company is looking for a Software Engineer II to join its team. You will work closely with product managers and designers through the full software lifecycle, contribute to backend systems, and engage with various technologies including Java, GraphQL, and AWS. This position offers competitive compensation, a remote-first work model, and flexibility in scheduling to ensure work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Flexible schedule

Travel perks

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in an object-oriented programming language is essential.
• Experience with backend systems; willingness to learn frontend skills as needed.
• Familiarity with Java, GraphQL, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL databases, and AWS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with product managers and designers as part of the full software lifecycle.
• Contribute to backend systems as a backend-focused, full-stack engineer.
• Collaborate in a team that releases code to production frequently.
• Engage with a web stack including Java, GraphQL, Kubernetes, SQL, and NoSQL databases.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Backend systems

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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