Tripadvisor
travel
SeniorSoftwareEngineer-Backend
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“Senior Software Engineer- Backend at Tripadvisor. Skills: web platform skills, integration using APIs, coding for scale, AI tools, high quality code. Design and develop simple solutions for complex product challenges. Analyze, investigate, and trouble-shoot intricate web-based product features and issues”
What You'll Achieve.
build, upgrade, and sustain successful products which support connections between the world's largest and most trusted travel site...and the world's leading travel brands; deliver quality code on time
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving ability; effective debugging of complex systems; Analyze, investigate, and trouble-shoot intricate web-based product features and issues
Rotating on-call duty for network connectivity and product support
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years' experience of programming, Proficiency with 5+ years' experience of programming, Adept on the Linux platform and its standard utilities, Ability to construct complex SQL queries, Solid understanding of HTTP and other internet protocols, Deep familiarity with the Java programming language, Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, Excellent problem-solving ability with effective debugging of complex systems
Nice to Have
broad set of web platform skills, confident knowledge of integration using APIs and similar technologies used for products on the web, solid experience in coding for scale, effective use of AI tools, passionate interest in producing high quality code quickly
What You'll Do.
Design and develop simple solutions for complex product challenges
and trouble-shoot intricate web-based product features and issues
Continually improve efficiency by contributing to team development of automated tools
Improve and add to system documentation for customers who interoperate with our products
Rotating on-call duty for network connectivity and product support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with cross-functional teams consisting of technical and business stakeholders; succeed together; empathic, humble, and diverse subject matter experts working toward shared goals; collaborate relentlessly; challenge assumptions; give actionable feedback; set each other up for success through empowered teams with a clear charter; transparently take ownership of our growth, individually and as a team; celebrate the quality of our effort, our learnings, and our collective achievements
Communication Scope
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate complex concepts clearly
Process & Methodology
deliver quality code on time
Full Job Description
The Tripadvisor Group connects people to experiences worth sharing, and aims to be the world’s most trusted source for travel and experiences. We leverage our brands, technology, and capabilities to connect our global audience with partners through rich content, travel guidance, and two-sided marketplaces for experiences, accommodations, restaurants, and other travel categories. The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP), include a portfolio of travel brands and businesses, including Tripadvisor, Viator, and TheFork. Tripadvisor is looking for a senior software engineer to take this exciting opportunity to join our fast-moving partner products group in the Hotels Product Engineering organization. In this role, you will help us build, upgrade, and sustain successful products which support connections between the world's largest and most trusted travel site, visited by over 400 million travelers each month, and the world's leading travel brands, from large OTAs to independent boutique chains. These true web-scale products used by our partners support Tripadvisor's travelers with the information they need for the best guidance on their considered trips and dream vacations. The ideal candidate for this position will have a broad set of web platform skills including confident knowledge of integration using APIs and similar technologies used for products on the web. The candidate will demonstrate solid experience in coding for scale, including effective use of AI tools, and have a passionate interest in producing high quality code quickly. Job Location: Remote/Hybrid This role is a flexible hybrid or remote position. For hybrid roles please note our office is based in Dublin. What You’ll Do Design and develop simple solutions for complex product challenges. Adapt to complex projects, including working closely with cross-functional teams consisting of technical and business stakeholders, and deliver quality code on time. Analyze, investigate, and trouble-shoot in
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