Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

5+ years of backend engineering experience building high-throughput systems — you've designed and implemented services that handle millions of requests and understand the complexities of real-time bidding in ad tech. You have a strong foundation in Java and Spring, and you're comfortable optimizing performance under heavy load.

You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring junior engineers — sharing your knowledge and guiding others is important to you. Your problem-solving skills are top-notch, and you can tackle complex challenges with ease, ensuring that the systems you build are both efficient and scalable.

You have experience with REST APIs and understand the importance of low-latency responses in delivering a seamless user experience. Your technical expertise allows you to contribute to architectural decisions and improve existing systems, making a direct impact on the platform's performance and profitability.

Desirable

Experience with ad tech or similar industries is a plus — you understand the nuances of advertising technology and how to optimize systems for success. Familiarity with cloud services and distributed systems will help you excel in this role.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the HTS Media team, you will be responsible for designing and building the core services that power Hopper's advertising platform. Your work will involve optimizing our real-time bidding logic to ensure that ad requests are processed efficiently and accurately. You will collaborate closely with product managers and other engineers to deliver features that enhance advertiser success and improve user experiences.

You will lead technical discussions and contribute to the architectural direction of the platform, ensuring that it can scale effectively as the business grows. Your role will also involve mentoring junior engineers, helping them develop their skills and grow within the team. You will be expected to stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, applying this knowledge to improve our systems continuously.

What we offer

Hopper provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the travel industry, contributing to a platform that is rapidly growing and evolving. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a culture that values collaboration and professional development. Join us in building the future of travel ecommerce and making a significant impact in the industry.