Junior Software Engineer - Backend Focus (Viator)

Software Engineer I – Backend Focus (Viator)

Join to apply for the Software Engineer I – Backend Focus (Viator) role at Viator, a Tripadvisor company and leading marketplace for travel experiences. With over 300,000+ travel experiences, Viator empowers operators and third parties through our web and mobile platforms.

Overview

We\’re looking for a backend-focused Software Engineer I to join our fast‑growing, distributed Experiences Engineering team. The role is primarily backend, with occasional front‑end work. The team collaborates closely with product managers and designers, and we release code to production every few days.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services for viator.com and mobile apps.
• Collaborate with front‑end and dev‑ops teams to integrate new features.
• Participate in code reviews, unit and integration testing, and deployment.
• Work in an AWS environment using Java, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Kubernetes, SQL, and NoSQL databases.

Qualifications

• Experience with a statically typed, object‑oriented language such as Java, C#, or C++.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Perks of Working at Viator

• Competitive compensation packages, including base salary, annual bonus, and more.
• Work‑your‑way flexibility and strong remote‑friendly culture.
• Flexible schedule and work‑life balance.
• Donation matching and tuition assistance.
• Lifestyle benefit.
• Travel perks.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health benefits.

Our Values

• We aspire to lead. Tap into your talent, ambition, and knowledge to bring us – and you – to new heights.
• We’re relentlessly curious. We push beyond the usual, the known, the “that’s just how it’s done.”
• We’re better together, learning from, supporting, and valuing one another.
• We serve our customers, always. We listen, question, respond, and strive for wow moments.

Application Process

• 30‑minute call with a recruiter.
• 1‑hour technical coding interview.
• Three one‑hour interviews with team members covering technical topics and fit.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please reach out to your recruiter or contact greenhouse@tripadvisor.com.

Key Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Location: Oxford or London, UK