Software Engineer I - Backend

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

Nice to Haves

• 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).

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

Perks and Benefits

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