About this role
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We’re also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business.
As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
In this role, you will:Architect and develop innovative features for our product
Maintain a high standard of quality for our code, features, and products
Collaborate with different teams to improve our products and technologies
Write thorough tests to improve the quality of both our code and product
Please apply if you have:4+ years of experience and ability to develop, maintain, and innovate large-scale, consumer-facing mobile applications
Experience with Java, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and the Android Framework
Strong English communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to different audiences
Proficiency in crafting and constructing scalable application infrastructure, working with collaborators and diverse teams, and delivering projects on time and with outstanding quality
Strong analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills
An understanding of best-practice UX with a good eye for design details
Capability of devising clean and simple solutions to complex problems
Hands-on experience writing high-quality unit, UI and integration tests
The capacity to thrive in a hybrid working model, including the ability to attend the office at least 3 days a week.
Benefits and Perks:Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Focus on mental health and well-being:
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Focus on your career growth:
Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
6 weeks paid vacation
Free lunch 2 days per week
Pension plan contributions
Public transportation subsidies
Bike leasing program
Monthly social events, Thursday happy hours, sports teams
An awesome office in Friedrichshain, Berlin
InclusionAt KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That’s why we’re focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here.
Need an accommodation for the interview, application or on the job? No problem - just give us a heads-up. We’ve got you.
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