Software Development Engineer II
Expedia
Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.
Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.
We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a global hybrid work setup (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.
Software Development Engineer II
Introduction to team
Expedia Product & Technology builds innovative products, services, and tools to deliver high-quality experiences for travelers, partners, and our employees. A singular technology platform powered by data and machine learning provides secure, differentiated, and personalized experiences for the traveler and our partners that drive loyalty and customer satisfaction.
As a Software Development Engineer II, you’ll join the Universal Shopping team in the Expedia Product & Technology division of Expedia Group. Our team continuously seeks to improve the overall traveler experience on our web and native platforms through feature experimentation and performance optimizations. You will play a critical role in refining the shopping experience and building scalable and resilient solutions for our many travelers.
In this role, you will:
Design and implement reliable, high-performant features to improve the shopping experience
Implement holistic solutions to bring consistent experience between platforms
Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain standards of code quality and scalability
Advocate for engineering excellence, exceptional usability, and outstanding quality
Write automated tests and work across data sources to integrate them into a scalable tech stack
Experience and qualificaitons:
Bachelor's or Masters degree in a Technical field; or equivalent related professional experience
3+ years' experience in software development or similar role
Strong technical proficiency in Java or Kotlin. You are knowledgeable in modern API frameworks, including REST and GraphQL
Hands-on experience in GraphQL, including schema design, API development, and client-side querying
Some familiarity with Javascript or Typescript and knowledge of design systems and component libraries for scalable UI development
Excel in effective verbal and written communication, capable of presenting complex technical concepts clearly to diverse partners and peers
Passionate about learning, especially in the areas of technology, service design patterns and system architecture
Bring a solid foundation in Agile/Scrum development practices and continuously learn from past actions to make improvements
Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
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