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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.

Introduction to the team 

Expedia's Service Data team is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Software Development Engineer proficient in data engineering and software development. This role entails designing, developing, and implementing batch and real-time ETL pipelines to generate domain datasets, providing essential insights to partners and decision-makers. Additionally, the role requires expertise in frontend and backend development to enhance user interfaces, delivering actionable insights to stakeholders. Collaborating across departments and organizational levels, the candidate will understand requirements, design solutions, and add value through an agile development approach.  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical and functional proficiency in building data streaming and backend applications from the ground up. Effective collaboration within cross-functional teams is crucial for successful project delivery. Key attributes for this role include an energetic attitude, innovative problem-solving skills, a passion for technology and data, excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, as well as adaptability in approach and design. 

In this role, you will:  

Join our development team and engage in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance 

Address intricate business challenges using disciplined development methodologies, crafting scalable, flexible, and efficient solutions with suitable technologies 

Offer innovative and straightforward resolutions to complex issues, prioritizing execution and fostering a culture of experimentation and learning 

Produce clean, well-documented code to ensure clarity and maintainability 

Continuously refine our development and delivery processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. 

Contribute to a collaborative and supportive software development environment, fostering mutual learning and innovation through peer code reviews 

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, aiding in their understanding and implementation of project methodologies 

Adapt to changing priorities and business requirements, remaining flexible in approach and willing to learn new technologies and methodologies as needed 

Possess excellent communication skills, effectively conveying ideas to colleagues and stakeholders, while providing thorough explanations of approaches. Maintain comprehensive documentation to ensure clarity and transparency 

Demonstrated capability to collaborate effectively across peers, leaders, and various business units 

Derive satisfaction from and value the collective achievements of the team 

 

Experience and qualifications:  

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent relevant professional experience. 2-5 years of experience in data engineering and software development 

High level of technical expertise, adept at problem-solving and applying critical thinking 

Solid grasp of software design principles, algorithms, and data structures 

Experience in Agile methodology is essential, with the capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines with quality 

Previous experience with distributed systems and fault tolerance development 

Experience with relational databases and NoSQL distributed databases (e.g. ScyllaDB, MongoDB) 

Experience with AWS Cloud technology for scalability and reliability 

Proficiency in a development language such as Python, Scala, Kotlin, or similar 

Experience with Apache Spark, Qubole, Spring Framework and Confluent Kafka 

Knowledge of stateful stream processing (e.g. Faust, Java KafkaConsumer, KafkaProducer and KafkaStreams) 

Familiarity with frontend and backend development frameworks and libraries, such as React.js, Node.js or similar 

Experience with version control systems such as Git and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines  

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $112,000.00 to $156,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $179,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

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.

Accommodation requests

If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.

We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.

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