Senior Backend Engineer — Scalable Systems & AI APIs

Expedia, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology company in Greater London seeks a skilled engineer to design and implement scalable, reliable systems. Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science and have over 5 years of experience in software engineering with strong skills in Java or Kotlin. Responsibilities include developing application logic, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading technical efforts in system architecture. Comprehensive benefits, including travel perks and career development resources, are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Exciting travel perks

Flexible work model

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in system design, API design, and data modeling.
• Experience deploying scalable systems in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing scalable systems across multiple domains.
• Developing application logic and data models aligned to business goals.
• Leading technical efforts in system architecture and engineering standards.

Skills

Software engineering fundamentals

Data structures and algorithms

Java or Kotlin

System design

Cloud environments

API design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

A leading travel technology company in Greater London seeks a skilled engineer to design and implement scalable, reliable systems. Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science and have over 5 years of experience in software engineering with strong skills in Java or Kotlin. Responsibilities include developing application logic, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading technical efforts in system architecture. Comprehensive benefits, including travel perks and career development resources, are offered.