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Senior Backend Engineer

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Change the way the world travels

Join the GetYourGuide journey to connect people with unforgettable travel experiences around the world. Millions look to us for unique activities they can trust, and it’s all powered by our commitment to make every single journey extraordinary - including yours. Ready to unlock your potential with a community of fellow explorers? Find your next role at our Berlin HQ or one of our local offices around the globe, from New York to Bangkok. Head to getyourguide.careers to take the first step.

Team mission

Join GetYourGuide as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to creating unforgettable travel experiences on a global scale. Your work will empower our partners and enhance customer experiences through innovative solutions in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment.

Your mission

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and analysts to iterate fast on customer-centric solutions.
• Design, launch, and iterate on A/B experiments to improve product offerings.
• Maintain and improve code quality, system efficiency, and development processes.
• Design scalable solutions while mentoring team members and contributing to team strategy.
• Engage in hiring processes to build a strong engineering team.
• Utilize technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Vue.js, Node.js, and others in development.

Your toolkit

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• Expertise in web application development using component-based frameworks.
• High proficiency in Java and experience with web application architecture.
• Strong background in writing tests and creating maintainable code.
• Proactive team player with excellent communication skills in English.
• Experience in customer-centric prioritization and data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledgeable in AI technologies with mature judgment for quality and security.

Extras that give you an edge

• Experience with A/B testing, hypothesis building, and event-based analytics
• Experience with frameworks and toolchains such as Node.js, Vue.js, or similar component-based Frontend application frameworks
• Prior experience working in the e-commerce space
• Prior experience in start-up environments

How we’ll make your career journey extraordinary

• Annual personal growth budget and mentorship programs for continuous learning and development
• Work from anywhere in the world for 30 days per year
• A hybrid working approach with three days of in office collaboration (Mon, Tue, Thur) and two days of optional at home focus time.
• Opportunities to collaborate and socialize with team members through quarterly team events and yearly company-wide events
• Monthly transportation and fitness budget
• Discounts for you, your friends, and family on GetYourGuide activities
• Language reimbursement program
• Health and wellness benefits

And more…

How to apply 

We are an equal opportunities employer

Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to their skills, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application.

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Benefits at GetYourGuide Berlin

Financial Health & Wellness Growth Others

• Monthly allowance for transport (Deutschland ticket)
• Bonuses for successful employee referrals
• Virtual shares so you can be part of our success
• Company contributions to personal pension plans
• 30 days per year for telecommuting
• 20% discount for friends & family on GetYourGuide activities

• 25 vacation days; +1 for each additional year up to a cap of 28
• Discounted Urban Sports Club membership
• Mental wellbeing services with nilo.health
• In-house gym and fitness classes
• Annual flu shots

• 1,000€ yearly for courses and training
• Language course reimbursement
• Regular meetups, workshops, and hackdays
• Mentorship program
• Access to AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot
• 10 days of paid educational leave every 2 years

• Weekly catered brunches, lunches, and snacks
• Extra days off when winter holidays land on weekends
• Annual GetYourGuide Summits.
• Partner discounts including FutureBens, Plant Club, and more