About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
Our brand new FinTech business unit - with teams in Amsterdam, Shanghai and Bangalore - develops new products and drives innovation to help us continue removing financial friction from the travel process. That makes buying and selling travel-related products and services simpler for both travelers and partners.
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We have multiple openings across our fast-growing FinTech (300+ people in tech) department!
Role Description
As a SAP Junior developer, you will be responsible for implementing technology that enables and extends solutions to meet business requirements and fits into Booking.com's system architecture. Responsible for implementing changes and new functions, testing new developments, collaborating with SAP specialists, stakeholders and developers. Give strong support for maintaining and improving all Financial processes, systems and functionalities, which requires good understanding of Financial terms and processes. Actively contributing in identifying best technical solutions together with SAP specialists, learning and sharing knowledge of new technologies.
Due to the rapid and continuous growth of the organization, the tasks and duties of this role may evolve over time. We're looking for humble, ambitious people who are keen to develop and grow, pick up new technologies and responsibilities.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Converting business requirements into technical design and implement them in line with existing standards and system architecture
- Support business and functional stakeholders with implementing an innovative solution in SAP S4 using compliant methodologies
- Build test options for technical solutions, using Booking.com's test methodology and tools
- Maintain, keep up-to-date and review technical documentations to guide internal and external users, publish them on Booking's internal forums
- Build front-end applications applying the local booking or standard SAP best practices, guidelines
- Implement changes, bug fixes and new functions based on business requirements
- Convert functional requirements into technical specification
- Contribute in 2nd and 3rd line of technical support activities
- Contribute to the team spirit by encourage the openness for new solutions, continuous learning and innovation
- Learn new technologies and build innovative solutions
- Optimize and redesign old functions, to improve business processes using SAP best practices
- Share knowledge with other colleagues
Qualifications & Skills
- Good to have - Knowledge of financial processes, FICA, accounting functions and activities
- Good level of knowledge of ABAP with at least 3 years of development experience.
- Hands-on experience with SAP Systems and its ABAP development techniques for RICEFW, API development and eclipse IDE.
- At least a basic SAP FIORI development experience.
- Good to have - knowledge with HANA development.
- Good development knowledge of S4HANA and new ABAP 7.5x syntax (CDS, RAP, AMDP)
- Familiarity with OOPs concepts like classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and interfaces in ABAP.
- A team player, proactive and capable of working independently
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good verbal and written communication
- Willingness and ability to learn new technologies
- Solution oriented and result driven attitude
- Agile mindset and ability to work in a fast changing environment
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Very good understanding of all Financial activities, functions, processes
Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:
Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:
- Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
- Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
- Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.
Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech."
We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Application Process:
- Let's go places together: How we Hire
- This role does not come with relocation assistance.
Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.