Backend Streaming Engineer II — Real-Time Data

Expedia, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Engineer to design and operate low-latency data pipelines using Java and Kotlin. You will troubleshoot production issues, operate streaming services, and collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver impactful solutions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Computer Science and at least 2 years of experience in software development, particularly with cloud environments and streaming technologies. A flexible work model and a benefits package are available.

Benefits

Exciting travel perks

Generous time-off

Career development resources

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience with backend/microservices.
• Hands-on experience with streaming platforms and event-driven architectures.
• Experience building production-grade applications in public/hybrid cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate data pipelines in Java/Kotlin.
• Write efficient, well-tested code with peer reviews.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and ensure reliability.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub)

Cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Problem-solving

Testing strategies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Job description

A global travel technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Engineer to design and operate low-latency data pipelines using Java and Kotlin. You will troubleshoot production issues, operate streaming services, and collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver impactful solutions. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Computer Science and at least 2 years of experience in software development, particularly with cloud environments and streaming technologies. A flexible work model and a benefits package are available.