Java Engineer

Priceline.com LLC; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO and holidays

Remote work up to 4 weeks/year

Retirement plans

Travel and employee perks

Job summary

Priceline.com LLC is seeking a Java Engineer to join our backend team. This role operates in a hybrid model with two days in-office, contributing to core Java services and REST APIs that power high-volume searches and partner data processing.

You will work with Spring Frameworks, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), and microservices in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on delivering scalable, low-latency solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering and development experience.
• Core Java or equivalent programming language experience.
• Strong SQL for data queries and analysis.
• Experience with Spring Frameworks, Web Services and APIs.
• Server-side JavaScript and Node.js experience; Git/Gitflow familiarity.
• Experience with Microservices, Kubernetes and Docker is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP and AWS).
• Demonstrated alignment with Priceline values: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.

Responsibilities

• Participate in critical projects with direct impact on Priceline's business.
• Join a cross-functional agile team delivering new product objectives.
• Showcase development skills in Core Java or similar languages.
• Build low latency, high throughput transactional services with CI and automated tests.
• Write SQL to collect and query data for real-time analysis.
• Understand codebase and systems to effectively modify applications.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively to propose best solutions.

Skills

Core Java

SQL

Spring Frameworks

Web Services and APIs

Server-side JavaScript

Node.js

Git and Gitflow

Microservices

Kubernetes

Docker

GCP

AWS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

GCP

AWS

Job description

Java Engineer This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office. Our Technology team is the backbone of our company: constantly creating, testing, learning and iterating to better meet the needs of our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment, you’re in the right place.

Why this job’s a big deal:

Our team of engineers, at all levels, work with the business leaders in defining the product roadmap and come up with innovative solutions to grow the future of travel. We design and develop our back end systems and REST APIs that serve hundreds of millions of searches a day, collecting and parsing data across thousands of partners to get the best deals for our customers.

In this role you will get to:

• Participate in critical projects with direct impact on the evolution of Priceline's business.
• Be part of a cross-functional agile team that continuously experiments, iterates and delivers on new product objectives.
• Showcase your development skills of Core Java or similar programming languages.
• Apply your programming skills towards building low latency and high throughput transactional services with continuous integration and automation testing.
• Implement SQL composition skills that collects and queries data for investigation and analysis in real time from our applications.
• Utilize your knowledge to understand our codebase, systems and business requirements to effectively make changes to our applications.
• Effectively collaborate and engage in team efforts, speak up for what you think are the best solutions and be able to converse respectfully and compromise when necessary.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering and development.
• Coding experience with Core Java or similar programming languages.
• Thorough SQL compositions skills for composing queries and analysis.
• Comfort and experience with Spring Frameworks, Web Services and APIs.
• Established and proven expertise with server side Javascript and Node. js, an Influencer of the use of Git and Gitflow.
• Experience in Microservices, Kubernetes, Dockers is a big positive.
• Experience with developing on Cloud, especially GCP and AWS.
• Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.

The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.

#LI-JB1 #LI-Hybrid

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant. The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000 USD.

Who We Are WE ARE PRICELINE.

Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers. Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized. We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration. Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.

Flexible work at Priceline

Priceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office.

Perks & Benefits at Priceline

Our benefits are designed to support your health, wellbeing, and life inside and outside of work. Eligible Priceliners have access to:

• Health & wellness coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources
• Generous time off including PTO, holidays, a company-wide Priceline Pause reset week, and paid volunteer days
• Work/life support including the ability to work up to 4 weeks per year from anywhere, parental leave, dependent care and family support resources, Summer Fridays, and office perks like stocked kitchens and catered meals (varies by location)
• Financial security programs such as retirement plans with company contributions, life and disability coverage, and tax-advantaged accounts
• Signature travel perks including employee-only discounts on hotels and flights, VIP deals, and Big Deal Bucks credits
• Additional perks & discounts like travel and partner discounts, tuition support, legal support, and pet benefits

Specific benefits and programs vary by location.

Inclusion is a Big Deal!

To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, we believe our team should reflect the broad range of customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work. Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love for you to join us and help shape what makes our team extraordinary.