GetYourGuide

software engineer backend focused

In short

Senior backend software engineer role at GetYourGuide, a traveltech company connecting travelers with activities worldwide, based in Berlin on a hybrid basis. The role involves designing and scaling distributed systems, running A/B experiments, mentoring team members, and working across the full stack. Requires 6+ years of experience with distributed systems or search engines and high proficiency in Java.

About GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide connects travelers with activities around the world. Its products help travelers book experiences and provide partners with tools to grow their businesses.
Responsibilities
•Collaborate with engineers, designers, data scientists, and analysts in a cross-functional environment
•Design, launch, and iterate on A/B experiments to help the mission team learn about customers
•Continuously improve the codebase, systems, and processes
•Design and develop efficient, scalable solutions
•Mentor team members and participate in hiring
•Work across the full stack using a variety of technologies and frameworks
Requirements
•6+ years of software development experience with distributed systems or search engines
•High proficiency in Java
•Experience designing and deploying large-scale distributed systems
•Experience building reliable and observable systems
•Mature judgment in using AI tools and proactively leading the team in adopting and evaluating new AI technologies while maintaining quality, security, and governance standards
•Ability to turn ideas into fast, reliable, and maintainable code
•Ability to prioritize and manage stakeholders
•Good communication and collaboration skills
•A positive, proactive approach and passion for the craft
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice to have
•A/B testing, hypothesis building, event-based analytics
•Node.js, Vue.js or similar component-based frontend frameworks
•E-commerce experience
•Start-up experience
Benefits
•Work from anywhere in the world for 30 days per year
•Annual personal growth budget and mentorship programs
•Quarterly team events and yearly company-wide events
•Monthly transportation and fitness budget
•Discounts on GetYourGuide activities for the employee, friends, and family
•Language reimbursement program
•Health and wellness benefits

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