Senior Software Engineer (Backend) - User Platform
GetYourGuide1 day ago
Berlin, GermanySenior
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and scale backend web applications and services for the User Platform.
- Build the traveler context layer by resolving identities across devices and sessions and integrating scattered user signals.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and analysts to design, launch, and iterate on A/B experiments.
- Maintain high-quality code, systems, tests, and development processes.
- Mentor team members, participate in hiring, and contribute to roadmap and long-term strategy decisions.
- Lead and evaluate the adoption of AI technologies while maintaining quality, security, and governance standards.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of software development experience.
- High proficiency in Java and expertise in web application development using component-based frameworks.
- Experience designing the architecture and deployment of web applications and services.
- Experience writing tests and developing fast, reliable, and maintainable code.
- Strong collaboration, communication, customer-centric prioritization, and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Ability to clearly explain technical concepts in written and spoken English.
- Bonus: experience with A/B testing, hypothesis building, event-based analytics, e-commerce, or startup environments.
Benefits
- Annual personal growth budget and mentorship programs.
- Work from anywhere in the world for 30 days per year.
- Hybrid work with three required in-office collaboration days on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, plus two optional at-home focus days.
- Quarterly team events and yearly company-wide events.
- Monthly transportation and fitness budget.
- Discounts on GetYourGuide activities for employees, friends, and family.
- Language reimbursement program and health and wellness benefits.
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About GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide is an online marketplace where travelers discover and book tours, attractions, and local activities from professional operators. It monetizes via commissions on bookings and provides suppliers a platform to manage inventory and fulfillment across web and mobile. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Berlin, it operates globally and supports the post-booking journey from ticket delivery to on-trip assistance.