Senior Software Engineer, Search Platform

Who you are

You have over 6 years of software development experience, particularly in building distributed systems or search engines. Your expertise in Java and Spring Boot allows you to create high-performance applications that can scale effectively. You are comfortable working in a cross-functional environment, collaborating with engineers, designers, data scientists, and analysts to deliver exceptional user experiences. Your strong problem-solving skills enable you to design and launch A/B experiments that help the team iterate quickly and learn from customer feedback. You are committed to continuously improving code quality, systems, and processes, and you enjoy mentoring junior team members while being involved in the hiring process.

Desirable

Experience with a variety of technologies and frameworks such as PHP, Vue.js, TypeScript, SASS, Node.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Kafka, and Kubernetes will be beneficial. Familiarity with search engines and distributed systems will set you apart as a candidate. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to share your knowledge with others.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Search Platform team, you will play a crucial role in enabling other product and engineering teams at GetYourGuide to deliver amazing search and discovery experiences. You will design and develop efficient solutions that can scale, ensuring that our platform provides high-quality and up-to-date information about our inventory. Your responsibilities will include working on the full stack, utilizing a variety of technologies to create robust and reliable interfaces. You will also be involved in mentoring other team members, helping them grow their skills and knowledge.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to iterate on features and improve the overall user experience. Your role will involve designing, launching, and analyzing A/B experiments to understand customer behavior and preferences. You will continuously improve our code base and systems, ensuring that they remain efficient and effective as we scale. Additionally, you will contribute to the hiring process, helping to build a strong and capable team.

What we offer

At GetYourGuide, we are committed to making every journey extraordinary, including yours. You will be part of a vibrant community of explorers who are passionate about travel and technology. We offer a hybrid work environment, allowing you to work from our Berlin HQ or remotely. Join us in changing the way the world travels and unlock your potential with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.