Backend Software Engineer with Scala Experience

Join Our Team as a Backend Software Engineer

About the Role

At Booking.com, we are looking for a talented Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Amsterdam. As a Software Developer, you will be responsible for the development, performance, and scaling of our public website as well as internal systems. You will work independently and make technical decisions within a team, contributing to the growth of our platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation scalable, flexible, and high-performance systems.
• Solve issues with the site and internal systems, prioritizing based on customer impact.
• Act as an intermediary for problems, with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Engage in testing; we run thousands of experiments at one time, utilizing one of the most advanced A/B testing platforms in the industry.
• Contribute to the growth of Booking.com through interviewing, onboarding, or other recruitment efforts.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of software development experience using 2 or more server-side programming languages. Java is a must-have, with other preferred languages including Python, Scala, and C++.
• Previous experience with distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with open source data technologies, such as Hadoop.
• Demonstrable experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
• Experience working on products that impact a large customer base is an advantage.
• Preferably a university degree in Mathematics or Software Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Global Impact, Personal Relevance: Work in one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in Europe, Amsterdam.
• Career Growth: Performance-based company with opportunities for career advancement and lucrative compensation, including bonuses and stock potential.
• Work-Life Balance: 29 vacation days, hybrid working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country).
• Employee Benefits: Health, life, and disability insurance, annual paid time off, and a generous paid leave scheme.
• Perks: Discount on Booking.com accommodations, company-sponsored family and social activities, and industry-leading product discounts.
• Learning and Development: Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programs, and a complimentary Headspace membership.
• Inclusive Environment: Diverse and creative colleagues from every corner of the world.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Booking.com, inclusion, diversity, belonging, wellbeing, and volunteering are core parts of our company culture. We strive to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Join us in making a difference in the world of travel and technology. Apply today to be part of our journey!