Software Engineering Grads - Amsterdam

Booking.com; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Hands-on experience with real projects

Potential for a permanent role post-programme

Job summary

A leading travel technology company is offering a Software Engineering Graduate Programme based in Manchester. This intensive 12-month programme includes collaboration with experienced engineers and guidance from a dedicated mentor. Ideal candidates should be graduating in 2025 or 2026 and have a strong interest in developing their technical skills. The role involves participating in a rotation across various departments, contributing to project delivery, and enhancing engineering standards. Remote work options and permanent roles available post-programme.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for learning and technology.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Willingness to develop and deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month rotation programme.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver software solutions.
• Contribute to user documentation and engineering standards.

Skills

Interest in developing technical skills

Collaboration

Software development

Education

Students graduating in 2025 or 2026

Job description

Software Engineering Graduate Programme in Manchester

When you join our Software Engineering graduate programme at our Manchester office, you’ll spend an intensive 12 months working with several of our core departments. You’ll learn about the exciting world of travel tech from the ground up, and your colleagues, as well as a personal mentor, will help you find your feet. Along the way, you’ll get to share your ideas and skills to positively impact our users and travel partners as an active member of our mission.

What do you need to know?

The 12 months rotation programme is designed for students graduating in 2025 and 2026. It will start in September 2026, and applications will open in January 2026.

As part of the 12 months programme, you will

• Receive guidance and support from a dedicated mentor, participate in an onboarding bootcamp, explore learning opportunitiesClarify and contribute to two rotations within the engineering business unit.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers to develop and deliver high‑quality software solutions, and coordinate the end‑to‑end delivery of your projects.
• Learn new technologies, stay ahead of the curve, and contribute to the evolution of engineering standard processes.
• Write clear, concise, and comprehensive user documentation.
• As a Graduate Software Engineer you will be a permanent team member working with experienced engineers to design and deliver services and products, offering customers the best selection of properties and rooms.

1. Application

Write us a CV that expresses your love of žel learning and interest in developing your technical skills.2. Technical at‑home test

This is your chance to show off your tech capabilities and how they align with the role.

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3. Recruiter phone interview

You’re getting close! Now we want to know more about who you are as a person. Share the experiences that shaped you, your expectations of the role, and motivations for joining the Booking.com team.

Find your place at Booking.com

Whether at our Amsterdam HQ, Manchester or Shanghai, our apprenticeships, internships and graduate programmes partner you with talented mentors as you develop your skills. Once completed, we’ll help you level up with an offer of a permanent role, so you can get your career in travel tech off to a flying start.

If you have questions about our programmes, you can reach out to us at [e-mail] or sign up to our Early Careers Talent Network for special access to our job opportunities and upcoming events.