Senior Software Engineer, Search Platform at GetYourGuide

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Spring Boot, PHP, Vue.js, TypeScript, SASS, Node.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Kafka, OpenSearch, Kubernetes, A/B Testing, Distributed Systems, Search Engines

Industry

Software Development

Description

As a Senior Software Engineer (Backend Focus), you will be working on developing best-in-class software products for our travel marketplace. Currently, we are in a strong growth phase and are working on building world-class travel e-commerce products to help us scale and serve millions of customers. If you are interested in contributing to the success of a web platform that is used by millions of travelers around the world then keep on reading! About GetYourGuide GetYourGuide is the globally leading marketplace for unforgettable travel experiences. Travelers use GetYourGuide to discover the best things to do in a destination. Since its founding in 2009, people from all over the world have booked more than 150 million tours, activities, and attraction tickets through GetYourGuide. Powered by a global team of over 800 travel experts and technologists, we are headquartered in Berlin and have 17 local offices around the world. Visit our careers website to learn more Team mission The Search Platform team at GetYourGuide enables other product and engineering teams at GetYourGuide to deliver amazing search and discovery experiences by providing a platform that delivers high-quality and up-to-date information about our inventory through robust and reliable interfaces. You will: Work in a cross-functional environment collaborating with other engineers, designers, data scientists, and analysts Help to enable your mission team to iterate fast and learn about our customers by designing, launching, and iterating on A/B experiments Continuously improve our code base, systems, and processes Design and develop efficient solutions that can continue to scale Mentor other team members and be involved with hiring Work on the full stack with a variety of technologies and frameworks like Java, Spring Boot, PHP, Vue.js, TypeScript, SASS, Node.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Kafka, OpenSearch, Kubernetes Who you are 5+ years of software development experience working with distributed systems or search engines. High proficiency in Java Experience designing and deploying large-scale distributed systems Experience with building reliable and observable systems Ability to turn ideas into fast, reliable, and maintainable code Ability to prioritize and manage stakeholders; known for good communication and collaboration skills. Positive, proactive team player who is passionate about their craft, finds mentoring and sharing knowledge fulfilling. Customer-centric prioritization and data-driven decision-making mindset Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Bonus points for: Experience working with search engines like Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Apache Solr, or Apache Lucene Experience with A/B testing, hypothesis building, and event-based analytics Experience with frameworks and toolchains such as Node.js, Vue.js, or similar component-based Frontend application frameworks Prior experience working in the e-commerce space Prior experience in start-up environments How we set you up for success: Invest in your development with an annual personal growth budget Become a part of our success with virtual stock options Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid work-from-home and telecommuting policy Save on transportation costs with discounted public transportation tickets Support your loved ones with generous maternity and paternity leave policies And more... We look forward to hearing from you Unlock your full potential and join our mission to create unforgettable experiences for millions around the world. If you have the skills and passion for joining our team, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV/resume in English through the form below. Check out how we hire for tips and visibility into our process and check out life at GetYourGuide. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via jobs@getyourguide.com. We are an equal opportunity employer Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

You will work in a cross-functional environment collaborating with other engineers, designers, data scientists, and analysts. Your role includes designing, launching, and iterating on A/B experiments to improve the search platform.