Senior Software Engineer - Python/Django and React

Join TravelPerk as a Senior Software Engineer

Are you a Senior Software Engineer with extensive programming experience? At TravelPerk, we are not just looking for stack experts; we are looking for smart individuals who can bring in the best tools and processes to get the job done. You will work closely with our product team to design, architect, and implement our next-generation business travel platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development: Engage in the development of our travel-related web-based product using Python/Django and/or React.
• API Integrations: Work on integrations between our product and third-party APIs.
• System Architecture: Design, implement, and test system architecture.
• Agile Environment: Operate in an Agile environment with a strong focus on well-documented code, unit testing, and continuous integration.
• Mentorship: Mentor, coach, and train other colleagues as a domain expert.

Required Skills and Experience

• Product Engineering Mindset: A pragmatic approach with an obsession for simplicity, efficiency, and performance.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in building technically complex products in any web programming language.
• Full Stack Development: Expert level at server-side, client-side, or full stack development.
• Quality and Testing: An obsession for quality and testing.
• Communication: Strong communication skills.
• Learning: Eagerness to learn new technologies and frameworks.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: A competitive compensation package, including equity in TravelPerk.
• Generous Vacation: Generous vacation days to rest and recharge.
• Health Perks: Private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on your location.
• Company Events: Unforgettable TravelPerk events.
• Mental Health Support: A mental health support tool for your wellbeing.
• Family Services: Adoption benefits and equal paid parental leave.
• Growth Opportunities: Exponential growth and personal development opportunities.
• Volunteer Time: 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice.
• Remote Work Allowance: "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year.
• Language Lessons: English or Spanish lessons held in the Barcelona office.

How We Work

Our vision is for a world where TravelPerk serves as the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person three days a week. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great place to work.

At TravelPerk, we prioritize experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials. For certain roles, we provide relocation assistance. Please specify your need for this in your application, and we will evaluate the possibility on a case-by-case basis. English is our official office language, so we request that resumes be submitted in English for effective communication.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to ensure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, meaning you’re welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you.