Software Development Engineer II (Travel)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer II (JVM/AWS): Developing and optimizing core components for pricing, inventory, and reservation systems within a global travel platform with an accent on scalability and system reliability. Focus on building high-scale distributed systems, implementing automated testing pipelines, and troubleshooting complex data issues.

Location: Shenzhen, China (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a global travel company that operates flagship brands including Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo to connect travelers and partners through leading technology.

What you will do

• Develop, debug, and modify software application components and tools.
• Write automated unit, integration, and acceptance tests to support continuous integration pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data and system issues.
• Define and maintain technical design and business partner documentation.
• Actively participate in code and design reviews.
• Collaborate with the team to create user stories.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Software Engineering.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related major.
• Experience with JVM technologies or functional programming in an equivalent language.
• Proficiency with code versioning tools such as Git.
• Must be based in or be able to work from Shenzhen, China.

Nice to have

• Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, Aurora, DynamoDB).
• Proficiency in Kotlin.
• Experience with Redis or Chef.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum software development practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex technical information.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive environment focused on career growth and professional development.
• Flexible benefits and support systems to help employees perform their best.
• Inclusive and accessible recruiting and working environment.
• Culture driven by behaviors: Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together.