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.
Leadership/Team Quote:
Booking.com for Business helps companies thrive in a world of ever changing business travel needs. The development teams in Singapore are responsible for shaping the future of business travel for small businesses in cooperation with teams located in New Zealand, India, China and The Netherlands. Located within an "incubator" at Booking, the successful candidate will be responsible for building the culture and team, shaping the way that we work together and with our partners.
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Please note: some travel to New Zealand and the US is required throughout the year.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties :
As a Full-Stack Developer, you are responsible for the development, performance, and scaling of world-class web applications including backend and frontend technologies. You will work independently and will also be responsible for making technical decisions within the team.
- Solve complex technical problems to improve our development process and unlock new business opportunities.
- Take initiative to improve existing solutions, challenge decisions, propose augmented alternatives and address technical debt.
- Drive the collaboration within the team, across teams, roles and departments. We value individual work as much as your contribution to brainstorm sessions, pair programming and code reviews. Even when we work remotely we fail and succeed together.
- Be ambitious, open to learn and adjust to frequent changes. We treat our mistakes as opportunities to improve.
- Own your decisions and deliver on your promises. Be the one who cares and takes action.
- Rely on data in problem identification and solution evaluation. If the data is not enough, do the research and share your findings.
- Be pragmatic in planning and fast in execution. Prioritize based on the impact and limit the scope of the initial implementation. Validate your ideas and solutions sooner.
- Keep the customer at the center of everything you do. The success of your work is defined by the efficiency of the platform, its convenience for the internal users and the value we all can bring to our partners and clients.
- Respect Booking.com values, promote equality and contribute to our diverse environment, open for participation from individuals with different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Qualifications & Skills:
We need motivated developers who enjoy solving problems, who initiate discussions, are solutions-oriented and who believe that any challenge can be scaled with the right mindset and tools. Understanding the full-stack of web development, from the transmission of data segments between networks to presenting a well-strategized experience to users is vitally important in this role.
We are looking for:
- 4+ years of working on frontend and backend tasks; 1+ years of working with Node.js and TypeScript or Flow.
- Extensive knowledge of the JavaScript ecosystem including good understanding of Webpack, Babel, Rollup and Lerna.
- Hands-on experience of building or managing React or Vue.js applications.
- Solid understanding of Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, FP and OOP design patterns.
- Experience with cloud platforms and container technologies, i.e. Amazon AWS, Docker, Kubernetes.
- You own your systems end-to-end and are comfortable performing incident management.
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.