Full-Time

Software Development Engineer II

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Expedia Group

Expedia Group

Travel booking platform for various services

Compensation Overview

$112k - $156.5kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Chef
Agile
Git
AWS
Redis
SCRUM
Requirements
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science or a related major and/or equivalent work experience
  • Experience using code versioning tools for e.g Git or others
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum software development practices
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely
  • 1-3+ years experience in Software Engineering
  • Experience in writing transactional web services
  • Experience in JVM technologies, Kotlin or functional programming in an equivalent language a strong plus.
  • Experience with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, Aurora, DynamoDB), Redis, Chef
Responsibilities
  • You will develop, debug, and modify components of software applications and tools.
  • You will write automated unit, integration and acceptance tests as appropriate to support our continuous integration pipelines
  • You will support and troubleshoot data and/or system issues as needed
  • You will provide improvements to solutions for a given problem
  • You will define, develop and maintain artifacts like technical design or business partner documentation
  • You will resolve problems and roadblocks as they occur, follow through on details, and drive issues to closure with help from your peers.
  • You will actively participate in code and design reviews
  • You will participate in user story creation in collaboration with the team
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in JVM technologies, Kotlin or functional programming in an equivalent language a strong plus.

Expedia Group operates in the travel industry, offering a wide range of services for travelers and travel-related businesses. It connects users to various travel options, including flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, and activities, allowing them to find and book trips that fit their needs and budgets. The company generates revenue primarily through commissions from bookings and advertising from travel service providers looking to promote their offerings. Unlike many competitors, Expedia Group not only serves individual travelers but also partners with large travel agencies and corporate clients, providing them with valuable data and technology to enhance their operations. The goal of Expedia Group is to create a seamless travel experience for users while supporting its partners in growing their businesses.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expedia can capitalize on the rise of 'workcations' with longer stay packages.
  • The growing demand for personalized travel experiences boosts Expedia's AI and machine learning use.
  • Sustainability trends allow Expedia to promote eco-friendly travel options and accommodations.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Kayak threatens Expedia's market share.
  • Recent layoffs in product and technology roles may hinder Expedia's innovation capabilities.
  • Cost-cutting measures, including layoffs, could negatively impact employee morale and service quality.

What makes Expedia Group unique

  • Expedia Group operates a diverse portfolio of travel brands, including Expedia and Vrbo.
  • The company offers a comprehensive suite of services for travelers and travel-related businesses.
  • Expedia Group partners with service providers, offering data and technology to optimize operations.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Company News

Skift
Mar 6th, 2025
Exclusive: Expedia Hires Brand Marketing Exec From Booking.com

Expedia Group appointed Natalie Wills, who has experience in large media partnerships and Super Bowl campaigns, as senior vice president of brand marketing & creative.

Hospitality Net
Mar 5th, 2025
HiJiffy integrates with Expedia Group to simplify the management of travellers' messages

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PhocusWire
Mar 3rd, 2025
Expedia Group Makes Job Cuts

Expedia Group has laid off an unknown number of employees. Employees posted on LinkedIn describing the “sweeping round of layoffs” and Expedia Group shared a statement regarding the cuts in an email to PhocusWire.“To ensure the best traveler experience, we must continually adapt to the evolving needs of our industry and travelers,” said an Expedia Group spokesperson. “This requires difficult but necessary decisions such as refining our marketing strategies, improving efficiencies, and reallocating resources to areas with the greatest business impact to drive customer engagement.”. The online travel giant would not share any additional information

PhocusWire
Feb 28th, 2025
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PYMNTS
Feb 27th, 2025
Seamless Journeys: Ai’S Rising Role In Coordinating Consumer Travel

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making inroads into the travel industry as most consumers now expect seamless travel experiences, and the industry is taking notice. Kayak CEO Steve Hafner told PYMNTS that the company plans to launch AI agents this year to help travelers with everything from trip searching to checkout. “One thing Kayak hasn’t done as well as search is booking,” Hafner said. “We’ve had to hand people off to airline or hotel websites or online travel agencies to complete the booking