Software Engineer II (Full Stack) - Performance Marketing

Job Overview

At Booking.com, we are driven by data and technology, and we are looking for a Software Engineer II (Full Stack) to join our Performance Marketing team. This role is based in our dynamic Amsterdam office, where you will be part of a cross-functional team that influences the strategy and roadmap of our products while building systems at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and scale our public website and internal systems.
• Rapidly 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.
• Experiment and test using one of the most advanced A/B testing platforms in the industry.
• Contribute to a collaborative working environment, turning individual ideas into team ideas.
• Identify, foster, and help colleagues grow professionally, taking a significant role in onboarding new team members.
• Contribute to the growth of Booking.com through interviewing, onboarding, or other recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of software development experience using 2 or more server-side programming languages like Java, Python, or Perl, and web technologies like NodeJs, React, Vue, jQuery, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience debugging cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Previous experience with distributed systems.
• Experience with MySQL or similar RDBMS; GraphQL is an advantage.
• Experience working on products that impact a large customer base is an advantage.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, team-player.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• A 'can do' attitude, proactive rather than reactive.
• Preferably a university degree in Mathematics or Software Engineering.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with A/B testing.
• Building microservices and microfrontends.
• Knowledge of BigData solutions & cloud (GCP/AWS/Azure).
• An intrinsic curiosity in technological innovations and staying on top of the latest trends.

Benefits

• Headquarters located in one of the most dynamic cities in Europe: Amsterdam.
• Performance-based company offering 29 vacation days, career advancement, and lucrative compensation, including bonuses and stock potential.
• Discount on Booking.com accommodations with the “Booking Deal” and other perks and benefits.
• Technical, behavioral, and interpersonal competence advancement via on-the-job opportunities, experimental projects, hackathons, conferences, and active community participation.
• Company-sponsored family and social activities to help employees integrate with each other and Dutch culture.
• Diverse and creative colleagues from every corner of the world.
• Generous relocation package, ensuring a smooth transition to working and living in Amsterdam.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Pre-Employment Screening

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.