Senior Java Software Engineer

Job Description

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the worlds leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car, cruise, or vacation package. Were also transforming the in-travel experience with our app and new accommodation software.

As an employee of KAYAK, you will join a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of metasearch brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined. Many employees are dedicated to one brand, but we all have the benefit of using each others strengths and insights. Together, we're able to help people experience the world through dining and travel.

The Position

KAYAK is seeking a skilled senior JAVA software engineer to join our Affiliates Integrations team. We have a wide range of products targeted for our affiliates, ranging from deep links and search widgets to APIs. All of these products are powered by the same search engines that provide search results for millions of KAYAKs users everyday. The Affiliate Integration team is responsible for maintaining and improving these products, handling and supporting existing and new integrations.

Responsibilities:

• Build new features and products for our affiliates
• Maintain and enhance existing APIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration
• Support existing affiliate integrations
  
  
  

Requirements:

• 4+ years Java experience
• Strong programming fundamentals
• Strong knowledge of OOP patterns and API design
• Demonstrated passion for writing clean code and commitment to quality and unit testing
• Spring framework knowledge
• Experience with storage/query systems like MySQL, Elasticsearch
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Fluent English communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid working model, working at least three office days per week
  
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Funds for your career growth
• Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
• Generous additional Health Insurance
• Flexible sick time off
• Additional financial support for your sick leave
• Additional day off on your birthday
• Company-wide vacation week once a year (winter holidays)
• Additional financial support during parental leave
• Free lunch twice a week and daily snacks at the office
• Free yoga twice a week
• Paid volunteering time
• No meeting Fridays
• Office and team events such as summer camp, KAYAK birthday, winter party and more!
• Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
• Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
• Internal Communities
  
  
  

Compensation

Salary consists of three parts:

Base part: 4320 EUR to 6600 EUR gross monthly.

Bonus part: roles are eligible to be considered for additional compensation and benefits including: annual cash bonus & equity grant.

The salary range provided is not final and will be discussed during the process based on your skills and experience.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aspire to have a workplace that reflects all of the diverse communities we serve. We know that when we have diverse teams we produce more creative ideas, products, and better outcomes for our team members. OpenTable/KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.