Senior Java Backend Developer (Hospitality)

TL;DR

Senior Java Backend Developer (Hospitality): Building and evolving core middleware services for customer loyalty and booking journeys with an accent on event-driven architecture and high-scale API design. Focus on ensuring system reliability, performance optimization, and seamless integration within a complex, multi-channel enterprise environment.

Location: Must be based in France (Hybrid/Remote options available).

Company

hirify.global is a world leader in hospitality, operating 5,500 hotels globally and driving technological innovation through its Tech & Digital lab.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for booking and loyalty systems.
• Design and implement event-driven architectures using Kafka for asynchronous communication.
• Ensure system reliability, security, and performance through rigorous testing and observability.
• Collaborate with product owners and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Optimize data aggregation and access layers for enterprise-level customer data.
• Contribute to the migration and modernization of central reservation systems.

Requirements

• Must be based in France for remote/hybrid work eligibility.
• 6+ years of experience in Java backend development.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot and cloud-native architectures (AWS).
• Deep understanding of event-driven systems, queuing, and streaming concepts (Kafka).
• Proficiency in designing robust, performant APIs and microservices.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• DevOps culture and production/infrastructure expertise.
• Experience with large-scale data modeling and B2B data aggregation.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with options to work from home, offices, or hotels via Worklib.
• Dedicated deep work time every Wednesday afternoon.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan (50% funded by company).
• ALL - Heartist® Program offering discounted stays and experiences worldwide.
• Sustainable mobility package and meal vouchers.
• Continuous learning platform, certifications, and hackathons.

Hiring process

• Initial meeting with the recruitment team.
• Technical interview with the team manager.
• Assessment (use case and motivation questionnaire).
• Final interview with HR regarding culture and career prospects.