Junior Software Engineer

Booking Experts France; Enschede; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross salary range

25 days annual leave

MacBook + external screen

Hybrid office Enschede

Daily team lunch

Sit-stand desk

Bike scheme

Buddy onboarding

Casual, informal culture

Job summary

Booking Experts is a growing, international software platform supporting recreation businesses with a cloud-based ecosystem, including PMS, CMS and integrations. You will join a small agile sub-team of engineers and a Product Manager, contributing to feature development and bug fixing.

You will work on scalable, high-quality code, collaborate across front-end and back-end tasks, and participate in our agile process while enjoying a modern hybrid office in Enschede and a strong buddy program to

Qualifications

• At least a completed BSc in Computer Science or a similar field.
• Basic knowledge of preferably Ruby, or otherwise PHP, Python, JavaScript, or Java.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD processes, and agile working.
• An excellent command of both Dutch and English.
• Availability for a minimum of 36 hours per week, and ideally living within commuting distance of Enschede.

Responsibilities

• Developing scalable software and contributing to the construction of simple to moderately complex features.
• Writing high-quality, readable code for both colleagues and users, and writing tests to guarantee the stability of the codebase.
• Analysing and solving bugs or more complex issues with a full-stack approach and a user-focused mindset.
• Documenting code and process steps according to our standards, and collaborating on APIs, front-end components, or back-end functionalities.
• Proactively participating in our agile development process, brainstorming during team meetings, and suggesting concrete solutions to technical challenges.

Skills

Ruby

PHP

Python

JavaScript

Java

Dutch

English

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Agile

Job description

Our platform processes thousands of bookings daily and integrates everything recreation businesses need. From a powerful reservation system and CMS to BI and our own App Store. You will be working in an agile sub-team of about five engineers, alongside a Product Manager. This team is part of a department of around 45 colleagues who are collectively responsible for the entire platform. You will get plenty of space to expand your technical skills and elevate the quality of your code to the next level.

What You Will Do

As a Junior Software Engineer, you will independently contribute to the development of the Booking Experts platform under the guidance of experienced colleagues. Your main focus will be on building features and resolving bugs. Additionally, you will be responsible for:

• Developing scalable software and contributing to the construction of simple to moderately complex features;
• Writing high-quality, readable code for both your colleagues and users, and writing tests to guarantee the stability of the codebase;
• Analysing and solving bugs or more complex issues with a full-stack approach and a keen eye for the end-user;
• Documenting your code and process steps according to our standards, and collaborating on the implementation of APIs, front-end components, or back-end functionalities;
• Proactively participating in our agile development process, brainstorming during team meetings, and suggesting concrete solutions to technical challenges.

What You Can Expect From Us

• A gross monthly salary of € 3,529 to € 4,812 (junior scale);
• A 10% salary allowance after 1 year;
• 25 days of annual leave;
• A MacBook and a large external screen;
• Hybrid working from our modern office in Enschede;
• A comprehensive, freshly prepared team lunch every single day;
• A workstation equipped with a sit-stand desk and a bicycle scheme;
• A flying start, where you will be paired directly with an experienced buddy to show you the ropes.
• An informal culture with short lines of communication, plenty of room for initiative, and space for your own ideas;

Over Booking Experts

Booking Experts is an international software platform that helps recreation businesses automate and improve their entire operations. With our products BEX PMS, CMS, and smart tools & integrations, we offer a complete cloud-based ecosystem that supports holiday parks, campsites, hotels, and rental organisations in their administrative, operational, and financial management.

We are currently active in the Netherlands, the UK, France, Spain, Denmark, and the DACH region, and over the coming years, we aim to secure the same leading market position across the rest of Europe that we already hold in the Netherlands.

About You

You are proactive, eager to learn, and possess a true hands-on mentality. You programme simply because you love it, and you actively keep your knowledge up to date through books, podcasts, or tech conferences. You work in a structured manner, are open to feedback, and always look for the right balance between a technical solution and a great user experience.

Furthermore, You Bring The Following

• At least a completed BSc in Computer Science or a similar field;
• Basic knowledge of preferably Ruby, or otherwise PHP, Python, JavaScript, or Java;
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD processes, and agile working;
• An excellent command of both Dutch and English;
• Availability for a minimum of 36 hours per week, and you ideally live within commuting distance of Enschede.

The application process

Our origins lie with Expert Webdesign, where we developed websites for all kinds of companies, including recreation entrepreneurs. We repeatedly encountered the same problem: the websites were far ahead of the market and competition, but lacked the ability to book a vacation directly through the website. Customers had to contact the reception desk by phone or switch to external booking platforms. We thought this could be done better and more easily.

That's why we sat down with all kinds of parties, such as receptionists, park managers, technical services, cleaners, barrier operators, and management, to identify the bottlenecks from various perspectives. The result was the development of an innovative reservation system that integrates all the essentials for recreation companies. That's how Booking Experts came into being in 2011. Our booking platform has grown to become the go-to platform for holiday parks, campsites, and hotels in various countries.

To meet growing demand, we established our marketing agency Booking Boosters in 2017. This enables us to help our customers increase their online sales and stimulate their growth. Through effective and performance-based marketing techniques, such as SEO, SEA, Affiliate Marketing, and Social Media, we help holiday parks grow and flourish!