Senior Software Engineer- Backend

The Tripadvisor Group connects people to experiences worth sharing, and aims to be the world’s most trusted source for travel and experiences. We leverage our brands, technology, and capabilities to connect our global audience with partners through rich content, travel guidance, and two-sided marketplaces for experiences, accommodations, restaurants, and other travel categories. The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP), include a portfolio of travel brands and businesses, including Tripadvisor, Viator, and TheFork. Tripadvisor is looking for a senior software engineer to take this exciting opportunity to join our fast-moving partner products group in the Hotels Product Engineering organization. In this role, you will help us build, upgrade, and sustain successful products which support connections between the world's largest and most trusted travel site, visited by over 400 million travelers each month, and the world's leading travel brands, from large OTAs to independent boutique chains. These true web-scale products used by our partners support Tripadvisor's travelers with the information they need for the best guidance on their considered trips and dream vacations. The ideal candidate for this position will have a broad set of web platform skills including confident knowledge of integration using APIs and similar technologies used for products on the web. The candidate will demonstrate solid experience in coding for scale, including effective use of AI tools, and have a passionate interest in producing high quality code quickly. Job Location: Remote/Hybrid This role is a flexible hybrid or remote position. For hybrid roles please note our office is based in Dublin. What You’ll Do Design and develop simple solutions for complex product challenges. Adapt to complex projects, including working closely with cross-functional teams consisting of technical and business stakeholders, and deliver quality code on time. Analyze, investigate, and trouble-shoot intricate web-based product features and issues. Continually improve efficiency by contributing to team development of automated tools. Improve and add to system documentation for customers who interoperate with our products. Rotating on-call duty for network connectivity and product support. Skills Experience Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline Excellent problem-solving ability with effective debugging of complex systems Proficiency with 5+ years' experience of programming Adept on the Linux platform and its standard utilities Ability to construct complex SQL queries Solid understanding of HTTP and other internet protocols Deep familiarity with the Java programming language Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly What We Offer: Competitive compensation packages (routinely benchmarked against the latest industry data), including base salary and annual bonuses “Work your way” with flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Tripadvisor Group takes a remote-friendly approach to collaboration across a worldwide team, with the option to join on-site as often as you’d like or as required by your team. Flexible schedule . Work-life balance is ingrained in our culture by design. Trust and accountability make it work. Donation matching . Give back? Give more! We match qualifying charitable donations annually. Tuition assistance. Want to level up your career? We love to hear it! Receive annual support for qualified programs. Lifestyle benefit. An annual benefit to spend on yourself. Use it on travel, wellness, or whatever suits you. Generous referral scheme. Help us grow and be rewarded with generous bonuses for referring successful candidates. Travel perks. We believe that travel is employee development, so we provide discounts and more. Employee assistance program. We’re here for you with resources and programs to help you throu ... (truncated, view full listing at source)