Senior Backend Engineer — Hybrid Travel Platform

Fora Travel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Health Insurance

401k plan with company match

Stock Options

Job summary

A modern travel agency based in New York City is hiring a Senior/Staff Backend Engineer to enhance their products and infrastructure. The candidate will work collaboratively with Product Managers and Designers, focusing on delivering high-quality software across various platforms. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid work schedule, competitive compensation ranging from $155K to $225K plus equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join us to transform the travel space through technology and community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in backend web development.
• 3+ years experience with Python, using Django / Flask.
• Experience with relational database ORMs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Managers and Designers to define and prioritize the roadmap.
• Build the travel advisors application for onboarding and booking.
• Focus on performance, architecture, clean design and clean code principles.

Skills

Backend web development

Python

API design skills

Distributed systems

Team player

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Django

Flask

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

A modern travel agency based in New York City is hiring a Senior/Staff Backend Engineer to enhance their products and infrastructure. The candidate will work collaboratively with Product Managers and Designers, focusing on delivering high-quality software across various platforms. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid work schedule, competitive compensation ranging from $155K to $225K plus equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join us to transform the travel space through technology and community.