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KAYAK

Software Engineer

KAYAK
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3 days ago
Cambridge, MA, USA or Concord, NC, USASenior

Base Salary

$110k - $120k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver scalable backend services for Retention and CRM.
  • Develop and improve backend services for bulk and transactional messaging.
  • Build and maintain features that drive user retention.
  • Architect integrations with third-party APIs and marketing platforms.
  • Lead the design of complex features from scoping to production support.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements.
  • Debug and optimize full-stack solutions, identifying performance issues.
  • Contribute to engineering excellence through coding standards and PR reviews.
  • Coach and mentor junior engineers through code reviews and discussions.
  • Explore and apply emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities.

Requirements

  • Strong programming skills in Java with experience in backend feature design.
  • Solid experience with APIs and SQL, including RESTful APIs and relational databases.
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience leading the design and delivery of complex technical solutions.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with diverse teams.
  • A collaborative mindset with a willingness to mentor others.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
  • Education in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with JavaScript, React, HTML, and CSS is a plus.

Benefits

  • Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year.
  • Company-paid therapy sessions and subscription to HeadSpace.
  • Company-wide week off a year for team recharge.
  • No meeting Fridays.
  • Paid parental leave and generous vacation time.
  • Paid volunteer time and focus on career growth.
  • Development Dollars and access to on-demand e-learnings.
  • Travel discounts and competitive retirement and health plans.
  • Free lunch 2 days per week and fun quarterly events.

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