Senior Java Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Implement new backend search and booking features under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Collaborate with the team to improve existing features, focusing on speed and user experience.
• Assist in creating and maintaining integrations with third-party APIs.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience working with Java.
• Familiarity with Spring framework and SQL databases.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Preferred

• Exposure to ElasticSearch or similar search technologies.

Please apply if you have

• Education in Computer Science or a related field.
• A willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid working model, working at least three office days per week.

Software Engineer salary consists of three elements

Base pay: from 3330 EUR up to 6660 EUR gross monthly.

In addition

• Significant yearly bonuses, approx 10 percent of annual salary.
• Booking Holdings RSU (Restricted Stock Units) package, worth 20000 USD gross, with possibility to receive yearly refreshes.

Benefits

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Funds for your career growth
• Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
• Generous additional Health Insurance
• Flexible sick time off
• Additional financial support for your sick leave
• Additional day off on your birthday
• Company-wide vacation week once a year (winter holidays)

Additional financial support during parental leave

• Free lunch twice a week and daily snacks at the office
• Free yoga twice a week
• Paid volunteering time

No meeting Fridays

• Office and team events such as summer camp, KAYAK birthday, winter party and more!
• Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
• Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
• Internal Communities

Inclusion

At KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That’s why we’re focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here.

If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.

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