Role Description:
Our guiding principle is that by helping users we help the business, so we listen to Booking.com users and give them features they want to use. As a developer in our mobile team you'll be part of the idea generation process, working in a small startup-like group which takes ownership of its part of the projects. You'll be working on the iterative improvements we make as part of our high-speed release cycles, as well as looking ahead and implementing broader changes to the mobile app.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Rapidly develop new features and A/B test them with users
- Solve issues with the app, prioritizing based on user impact
- Collaborate with Back-end Developers, Product Owners and Designers to constantly improve the Android app
- Contribute to growing the team through interviewing, on-boarding, or other recruitment efforts.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Android Development Experience: Over 3 years of experience in Android application development using Android SDK.
- Programming Languages: More than 5 years of experience as a developer with Java or Kotlin language.
- Design and Detail Orientation: Strong interaction and design sense with excellent attention to detail.
- Self-Motivation and Teamwork: Self-motivated to explore new technologies, applications, and environments; a self-starter who is highly motivated and a team player.
- Bilingual Proficiency: Proficient in both English and Chinese.
- Marketplace and Distribution: Experience with the Android Marketplace and Distribution Process, including having an approved Play Store app.
- Additional Skills and Interests: Knowledge of SQL or willingness to learn, experience with A/B testing, passion for open source contributions, and a curiosity for technological innovations and latest trends.
Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:
- Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
- Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
- Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit
Application Process:
- Let’s go places together:
- Interview process: Recruitment phone screen -> Hackerrank Online Assessment -> Home test & Technical excellence interview -> Skills Interview -> Behavior/Culture fit interview
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
