Senior Software Engineer (Backend focused)

• Work in a cross-functional environment collaborating with other engineers, designers, data scientists, and analysts • Help to enable your mission team to iterate fast and learn about our customers by designing, launching, and iterating on A/B experiments • Continuously improve our code base, systems, and processes • Design and develop efficient solutions that can continue to scale • Mentor other team members and be involved with hiring • Work on the full stack with a variety of technologies and frameworks like Java, Spring Boot, PHP, Vue.js, TypeScript, SASS, Node.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Kafka, OpenSearch, Kubernetes

Change the way the world travels Join the GetYourGuide journey to connect people with unforgettable travel experiences around the world. Millions look to us for unique activities they can trust, and it’s all powered by our commitment to make every single journey extraordinary - including yours. Ready to unlock your potential with a community of fellow explorers? Find your next role at our Berlin HQ or one of our local offices around the globe, from New York to Bangkok. Head to getyourguide.careers to take the first step. Team mission Technology has fueled GetYourGuide’s growth from the start—and it will continue to drive what comes next. In Marketplace, we’re shaping travel experiences around the world, and you can be part of that. The products we build help travelers book unforgettable experiences effortlessly, while giving our partners the tools to grow their businesses. It’s a complex challenge—and an exceptional opportunity. From building supplier infrastructure that strengthens our partners’ operations to launching innovative marketplace capabilities that power our next stage of growth, you’ll create solutions with global reach. Whether you’re developing search and recommendation systems or designing new features that accelerate the business, you’ll have the chance to make a tangible impact. Our teams continuously push boundaries to find new ways to bring the magic of travel to people everywhere. We work in cross-functional mission teams made up of backend and full-stack engineers, mobile engineers, data engineers, product managers, and designers. Your mission • Work in a cross-functional environment collaborating with other engineers, designers, data scientists, and analysts • Help to enable your mission team to iterate fast and learn about our customers by designing, launching, and iterating on A/B experiments • Continuously improve our code base, systems, and processes • Design and develop efficient solutions that can continue to scale • Mentor other team members and be involved with hiring • Work on the full stack with a variety of technologies and frameworks like Java, Spring Boot, PHP, Vue.js, TypeScript, SASS, Node.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Kafka, OpenSearch, Kubernetes Your toolkit • 6+ years of software development experience working with distributed systems or search engines. • High proficiency in Java • Experience designing and deploying large-scale distributed systems • Experience with building reliable and observable systems • Mature judgment in choosing when and how to use AI tools, proactively lead the team in adopting and evaluating new AI technologies, and support others in applying AI effectively while maintaining strong standards for quality, security, and governance. • Ability to turn ideas into fast, reliable, and maintainable code • Ability to prioritize and manage stakeholders; known for good communication and collaboration skills. • Positive, proactive team player who is passionate about their craft, finds mentoring and sharing knowledge fulfilling. • Customer-centric prioritization and data-driven decision-making mindset • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Extras that give you an edge • Experience with A/B testing, hypothesis building, and event-based analytics • Experience with frameworks and toolchains such as Node.js, Vue.js, or similar component-based Frontend application frameworks • Prior experience working in the e-commerce space • Prior experience in start-up environments How we’ll make your career journey extraordinary • Annual personal growth budget and mentorship programs for continuous learning and development • Work from anywhere in the world for 30 days per year • A hybrid working approach with three days of in office collaboration (Mon, Tue, Thur) and two days of optional at home focus time. • Opportunities to collaborate and socialize with team members through quarterly team events and yearly company-wide events • Monthly transportation and fitness budget • Discounts for you, your friends, and family on GetYourGuide activities • Language reimbursement program • Health and wellness benefits And more… How to apply Submit your CV/resume in English using the form below. For tips and insights into our hiring process and culture, check out how we hire for tips and visibility into our process and check out life at GetYourGuide. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via jobs@getyourguide.com. We are an equal opportunities employer Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to their skills, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application. #LI-Hybrid