As a Software Engineer working on the backend, you have the opportunity to be responsible for the development, performance, and scaling of many areas - including our public website, as well as internal systems and infrastructure. You will work independently and will also be responsible for making technical decisions within a cross-functional team.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Important aspects of the job can include:
- Develop robust and scalable backend services.
- Collaborate with developers to create cohesive and functional code.
- Optimize applications for performance and scalability.
- Manage and maintain code repositories using Git.
- Develop and maintain containerized applications with Kubernetes.
- Write and maintain Perl scripts.
- Work with teams to integrate automated testing and deployment processes.
We have found that people who match the following requirements are the ones who thrive with us:
- 1-3 years of software development experience; using one or more server side programming languages. Preferably Java, Perl, Python, Scala, C++ etc.
- Demonstrable experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
- Bachelor in Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Git and branching strategies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and continuously improve.
- Previous experience with distributed systems is an advantage.
- Experience working on products that impact a large customer base is an advantage.
Additional nice to have skills include:
- Proficiency in Java and frameworks like Spring and Hibernate.
- Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
- Proficiency in Perl scripting is a plus.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
- Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parental (22-weeks paid leave), grandparent, bereavement, and care leave.
- Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, working from home furniture and ergonomic support, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country).
- A beautiful sustainable, that offers on-site meals, coffee, and snacks, multi-faith and breastfeeding rooms at the office.
- Commuting allowance and bike reimbursement scheme.
- Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products, upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3, and friends & family Booking.com discount vouchers.
- Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programs.
- Global Employee Assistance Program, free Headspace membership.
Application Process:
- Let’s go places together:
- This role does not include relocation assistance and candidates must be currently residing in the Netherlands.
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.
