At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, and lines of code. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place, the excitement of the next morning, the friends you make, the journeys you take, the sights you see, and the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we can empower everyone to experience the world.
We're a truly global e-commerce company, with business operations in nearly every country and city on the planet. And we want to make it easy for everyone, anywhere in the world, to pay for their travel or do business with our platform - whenever and however it's convenient for them.
Do you want to shape and build software that impacts millions of customers around the world, solving some of the world's most sophisticated e-commerce challenges? We are looking for talented Engineering Leaders to join our Amsterdam HQ.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties: People Leadership- Directly manage Engineers and/or Machine Learning Scientists/Engineers in multiple teams and in various roles
- Experience establishing and scaling new engineering teams from the ground up, or turning around struggling teams
- Lead by example by taking ownership, being proactive and collaborating
- Nurture, grow and develop engineering talent in the team
- Foster a great culture that innovates, work together as a team, partner with other Booking.com com teams and roles and celebrates unified success
- Respect the Booking.com values and use them as a guide to the way we work
Technology, Craft & Delivery- High-traffic API design and architecture.
- Large-scale data processing and workflow management.
- Software development, integration and technical stakeholder management.
- Technical leadership, coaching and mentoring.
- Team delivery and alignment with engineering strategy.
- Development, deployment and integration planning.
- Architecture, quality and non-functional standards.
- Agile practices, company values, ownership and technical excellence.
- Technical incident management and escalations.
- Continuous improvement of processes and departmental best practices.
- Learning, sharing and applying technologies.
- Motivation to work on a platform/tooling team.
Architecture & Product Strategy - Thought partner for Product to define, shape and deliver the roadmap;
- Architectural Ownership and Guidance;
- Drive innovation in their own team.
Role Qualifications and Requirements: - Experience in software development with proficiency in one of the following languages: Java, Objective-C
- Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science, Computer Or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Or A Related Field Or 5 Years Of Progressively Responsible Experience In The Specialty As Equivalent
- At least 5 years of engineering experience, including 3+ years of managing a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Deep knowledge of the Java ecosystem, including a proven track record of migrating services to Java.
- Solid understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture, Microservices, and OOP patterns, and experience with large-scale distributed systems and high-availability APIs.
- E-commerce and Payments Acumen: Strong understanding of e-commerce fraud threats and a deep knowledge of the Booking.com Payments ecosystem.
- Problem-Solving & Communication: A proactive, results-driven, and analytical mindset with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with technologies like Maven, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Cassandra, or AWS, as well as an understanding of ML/AI technologies, is a plus.
What we offer:Benefits & Perks: Global Impact, Personal Relevance- Headquarters located in one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in Europe: Amsterdam.
- Contribute to a high scale, sophisticated, extraordinary product and see the real time impact of your work on millions of travelers worldwide.
- Be part of a truly international fast paced environment and performance driven culture.
- Performance-based company that offers 29 vacation days, career advancement, and lucrative compensation, including bonuses and stock potential.
- Discount on Booking.com accommodations with the "Booking Deal" including other perks and benefits.
- Diverse and creative colleagues from every corner of the world.
- Health, life, and disability insurance*
- Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave.
- Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country).
- Industry leading product discounts for yourself, friends, and family, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and yearly Booking.com wallet credit.
- Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programs, and a complimentary Headspace membership
Inclusion at Booking.com:Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.
Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech."
We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
**This role does not come with relocation assistance, therefore candidates must be currently based in the Netherlands in order to be considered.
Key SkillsJava
Python
Perl
PHP
Ruby
C#
Golang
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