About TripAdvisor
The ultimate platform for travel reviews and planning
Key Highlights
- Over 490 million active users worldwide
- Headquartered in Needham, MA with 1,000+ employees
- Utilizes advanced fraud modeling to ensure review integrity
- In early 2024, discussions of going private emerged
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Backend Engineer • Senior
TripAdvisor • Poland - Hybrid
Overview
TripAdvisor is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer for Viator to develop and maintain backend systems for travel experiences. You'll work with Java and Spring to build scalable services. This position requires significant experience in backend development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, with a strong focus on building scalable and reliable systems. Your expertise in Java and Spring allows you to design and implement robust backend services that support high traffic and complex functionalities. You understand the importance of REST APIs and have experience in developing them to ensure seamless integration with frontend applications.
You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with product managers and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Your problem-solving skills enable you to tackle challenges effectively, and you are comfortable debugging and optimizing existing systems to enhance performance.
You are familiar with cloud technologies and have experience deploying applications in cloud environments, ensuring high availability and reliability. Your knowledge of database management, particularly with SQL and NoSQL databases, allows you to design efficient data storage solutions that meet application needs.
You are a proactive communicator, able to articulate technical concepts to non-technical team members, and you value feedback as a means to improve both your work and the team's output. You are also open to mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge, and fostering a culture of learning within the team.
Desirable
Experience with microservices architecture is a plus, as is familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker. Knowledge of CI/CD practices will help you contribute to the team's efficiency in delivering high-quality software.
What you'll do
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Viator, you will be responsible for designing and developing backend services that power our travel experience marketplace. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and ensure that our services are scalable and maintainable. Your role will involve writing clean, efficient code and conducting code reviews to uphold quality standards.
You will also be tasked with optimizing existing services and implementing new features based on user feedback and business needs. Your understanding of RESTful services will be crucial as you work to integrate various components of our platform, ensuring a seamless experience for users.
In addition to development work, you will participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the overall technical direction of the team. You will help establish best practices for backend development and ensure that the team adheres to them.
What we offer
We provide a flexible working environment that allows you to balance remote work with occasional in-person gatherings. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and innovation, and we encourage you to bring your ideas to the table. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance the travel experience for users worldwide, contributing to a product that is used by millions.
We also offer competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. Join us at Viator and be part of a team that values creativity, teamwork, and a passion for travel.
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