Software Engineer II - Backend
Booking.com2 days ago
Amsterdam, NetherlandsMid Level
Responsibilities
- Design, build, maintain, and support internal software applications, automations, APIs, services, and integration interfaces.
- Develop template solutions for complex integration cases and translate business stakeholder needs into integration solutions.
- Own services end to end by monitoring application and integration health, performance, and relevant metrics.
- Identify and resolve live production issues while mitigating customer impact within SLA requirements.
- Evaluate architecture options based on cost, business requirements, technology requirements, and emerging technologies.
- Drive automation and new functionality in reliability tools and identify process, system, and structural improvements.
- Communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Requirements
- At least five years of IT industry experience and at least three years of software development experience.
- Strong working knowledge of Java and Spring Boot.
- Experience with MuleSoft, Mule 4.x, CloudHub 1.0, and ideally CloudHub 2.0.
- Understanding of enterprise integration concepts and technologies including EDA, MOA, SOA, SOAP, REST APIs, RPC/RFC, Kafka, and integration patterns.
- Experience across monolithic, hybrid, distributed, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with API-led design using RAML/OAS and supporting APIs through their full lifecycle; system observability experience with tools such as Graphite and Grafana is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, verbal communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Benefits
- Annual paid time off and generous paid leave, including 22 weeks of paid parental leave and other family and care leave.
- Hybrid and flexible working, work-from-home furniture and ergonomic support, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad in the home country.
- Amsterdam HQ amenities including on-site meals, coffee, snacks, multi-faith rooms, and breastfeeding rooms.
- Commuting allowance and bike reimbursement scheme.
- Product discounts, wallet credits, Booking.com Genius Level 3, and friends-and-family discount vouchers.
- Access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programs, a global employee assistance program, and Headspace membership.
- The role is based in the Netherlands, candidates must currently be in the Netherlands, and no relocation assistance is provided.
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About Booking.com
Booking.com operates a global online travel platform for booking accommodations, flights, car rentals, and experiences for consumers and business travelers. It earns primarily through commissions and merchant/agency models with hotels, vacation rentals, and other travel partners. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Amsterdam, it is part of Booking Holdings and serves users and suppliers across hundreds of markets worldwide.