Software Engineering • Senior

Who you are

You have over 6 years of software development experience, particularly with distributed systems or search engines — you've built scalable applications and understand the intricacies of performance optimization. Your expertise in Java and Spring Boot is complemented by your proficiency in PHP and modern JavaScript frameworks like Vue.js and TypeScript, allowing you to tackle full-stack challenges effectively.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working alongside engineers, designers, data scientists, and analysts to create exceptional user experiences. Your experience with A/B testing and iterative development means you can quickly adapt and respond to user feedback, ensuring that the solutions you build are both effective and user-friendly.

Mentoring others is a passion of yours — you enjoy sharing your knowledge and helping team members grow their skills. You are also involved in the hiring process, contributing to building a strong and capable team.

Your toolkit includes a variety of technologies and frameworks, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Kafka, and Kubernetes, which you leverage to design and develop efficient solutions that can scale with the business needs.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Search Platform team, you will design and develop robust interfaces that provide high-quality and up-to-date information about our inventory. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to iterate quickly and learn about customer needs through A/B experiments. You will continuously improve the codebase, systems, and processes to enhance performance and reliability.

You will work on the full stack, utilizing your skills in Java, Spring Boot, PHP, and various JavaScript frameworks to deliver exceptional search and discovery experiences. Your responsibilities will include mentoring junior engineers, participating in code reviews, and contributing to architectural discussions to ensure the scalability and maintainability of the platform.

What we offer

At GetYourGuide, we believe in empowering our employees to unlock their potential. You will be part of a vibrant community of explorers, working in a hybrid environment that allows for flexibility and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and innovative company culture. Join us in changing the way the world travels and make a meaningful impact on millions of travelers worldwide.