Senior Software Engineer

Company: VRBO
Location: Austin
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Senior Software EngineerHave you ever had the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people in a meaningful way by helping them enjoy time away with their friends and families building memories? That is what we do here at Vrbo.com, a brand within the Expedia Group portfolio. We are the world's leading online marketplace for the vacation rental industry with more than 2 million properties listed in over 190 countries.What you ll do:

• Own the API layer and micro-services that sit between the Vrbo presentation layer and Expedia Group wide domain services.
• Provide hands on technical leadership and participate in architectural decision-making
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, front end engineers and other stakeholders to develop new capabilities
• Participate in our innersource culture (Internal Open Source) by delivering high quality code that levels up not only your team but the entire organization
• Mentor junior engineers
• Technologies we use: Java, GraphQL, REST, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Drop Wizard, Cassandra, Mongo DB, Node.js, Kafka, Data Dog, React, Splunk, AWS, DockerWho you are:
  • Proficient in web and microservices architecture and development with Java and/or Node.js
  • Proficient building APIs with GraphQL & REST
  • Hold a BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years relevant software development experience
  • Effective communicator
  • Experience with Cassandra, Mongo DB, and Kafka a plus
  • Experience developing front end web, Android, or iOS applications a plusWhy join us:Expedia Group recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people. We are the world's travel platform, made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. Our brands recognize the power of travel to break down barriers and values make people's lives better that responsibility inspires us to be the place where exceptional people want to do their best work, and to provide them to tools to do so.Whether you're applying to work in engineering or customer support, marketing or lodging supply, at Expedia Group we act as one team, working towards a common goal; to bring the world within reach. We relentlessly strive for better, but not at the cost of the customer. We act with humility and optimism, respecting ideas big and small. We value diversity and voices of all volumes. We are a global organization but keep our feet on the ground so we can act fast and stay simple. Our teams also have the chance to give back on a local level and make a difference through our corporate social responsibility program, Expedia Cares.If you have a hunger to make a difference with one of the most loved consumer brands in the world and to work in the dynamic travel industry, this is the job for you.Our family of travel brands includes: Brand Expedia , Hotels.com , Expedia Partner Solutions, Egencia , trivago , HomeAway , Orbitz , Travelocity , Wotif , lastminute.com.au , ebookers , CheapTickets , Hotwire , Classic Vacations , Expedia Media Solutions, CarRentals.com , Expedia Local Expert , Expedia CruiseShipCenters , SilverRail Technologies, Inc., ALICE and Traveldoo .LI MS1Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization. Associated topics: architecture, c, design pattern, java, lead, matlab, project architect, senior software developer, software architect, software engineer lead

Keywords: VRBO, Austin , Senior Software Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Austin, Texas