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About the Role

As a Software Engineer working on the backend, you have the opportunity to be responsible for the development, performance, and scaling of many areas, including our public website, as well as internal systems and infrastructure. You will work independently and will also be responsible for making technical decisions within a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

Develop robust and scalable backend services.
Collaborate with developers to create cohesive and functional code.
Optimize applications for performance and scalability.
Manage and maintain code repositories using Git.
Develop and maintain containerized applications with Kubernetes.
Write and maintain Perl scripts.
Work with teams to integrate automated testing and deployment processes.

Requirements

1-3 years of software development experience using one or more server side programming languages (preferably Java, Perl, Python, Scala, C++ etc.).
Demonstrable experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
Strong knowledge of Git and branching strategies.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Eagerness to learn new technologies and continuously improve.
Previous experience with distributed systems is an advantage.
Experience working on products that impact a large customer base is an advantage.
Proficiency in Java and frameworks like Spring and Hibernate.
Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
Proficiency in Perl scripting is a plus.
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
Candidates must be currently based in the Netherlands.

Skills

Java
Perl
Python
Scala
C++
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Git
Kubernetes
Spring
Hibernate
Jenkins
GitLab CI
CircleCI
AWS

Location

Netherlands

Work Type

Hybrid working
Flexible working arrangements

Experience Level

1-3 years

Education Level

Bachelor in Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent is preferred.

Benefits

Annual paid time off
Generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements
Up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country only)
Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year
Automatic Genius Level 3 status
Booking.com wallet credit

About the Company

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere.
Our mission at Booking.com is to create visionary, innovative, and personalised travel experiences for millions of customers all over the world.
Across our offices worldwide, we continue to innovate by solving some of the most complex challenges in travel and technology, and to plan for the exciting developments that lie ahead through strategic long-term investments into what we believe the future of travel can be.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one.
Our employees represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.
We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.