Software Development Engineer III

Expedia, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel technology company in Springfield is seeking a Software Development Engineer III to design, develop, and maintain applications in a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience with object-oriented programming and be proficient in languages such as Java and Python. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, fostering a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Exciting travel perks

Generous time-off

Flexible work model

Career development resources

Wellness & travel reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing solid code in an object-oriented language.
• Problem solver with a deep understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Willing to actively seek feedback to improve software usability and quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly scalable and reliable applications.
• Participate in resolution of production issues.
• Contribute to writing, refactoring, testing, and perfecting code.

Skills

Java

Python

Kotlin

JavaScript

React

AWS

GraphQL

REST

XML/JSON

SQL

Spring

Docker

Datadog

Splunk

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science or related technical field

In lieu of degree, 4+ years of proven experience

Job description

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.

Why Join Us?

To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.

We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.

Software Development Engineer III

Introduction to team

Private Label Solutions (PLS) is the B2B arm of Expedia Group. We bring Expedia Group’s innovative technology and distribution solutions to partners across the world. These businesses include global financial institutions, corporate managed travel, offline travel agents, global travel suppliers (like major airlines) and many more.

As a Software Development Engineer, you will work in a small, agile team to design, develop and maintain our products in a continuously integrated environment. You will build automated regression tests, participate in peer code reviews, and provide estimates on work. You will be asked to promote good development practices, execute superb software design, and contribute to a healthy culture.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement highly scalable, and reliable applications and components

• Participate in resolution of production issues

• Work with teams across Expedia Group to incorporate their services into our product

• Contribute to writing, refactoring, testing and perfecting code

• Craft clean code using design patterns and object-oriented concepts, to ensure code is highly maintainable

• Technologies we use: Java, Python, Kotlin, Javascript, React, AWS, GraphQL, REST, XML/ JSON, SQL, Spring, Docker, Datadog, Splunk

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science or related technical field;or equivalent related professional experience

• In lieu of degree, 4+ years of proven experience

• 5+ years of experience developing solid code in an object-oriented language

• Ability to work well with people and be highly self-motivated

• Committed and passionate about delivering high-quality work

• Problem solver and an excellent coder with a deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and data modeling

• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

• Ability to work well with people, be highly self-motivated and motivating to others

• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment

• Committed and passionate about delivering high-quality work

• Familiar with creating API’s to be consumed by customers

• Willing to actively seek feedback from team to improve software usability and quality

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Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits

The total cash range for this position in Springfield is $115,500.00 to $162,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $185,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Accommodation requests

If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.

We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.

Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, Wotif, ebookers, CheapTickets, Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert, CarRentals.com, and Expedia Cruises. 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50

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Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.