Software Development Engineer II

Expedia

WELCOME!

Job Description:
Our dedicated team has adopted a full-stack development model and our engineers are involved in many phases of the application life-cycle. We release software to production multiple times a day and measure how our applications perform so we can keep improving our features and our underlying platform. We craft the features of the Things To Do tab, where suppliers maintain content management, pricing, and notification tools for these tools and services. This is a unique opportunity to join the largest online travel agency in the world, and help shape the future of the top Local Expert initiatives within the Expedia Worldwide Engineering organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and implement scalable and reliable web applications and services

Collaborate with other talented developers, both local and abroad, who are building and maintaining Expedia systems

Prototype creative solutions quickly by developing minimum viable products and work with others in crafting and implementing the technical vision

Participate in code reviews to assess overall code quality and flexibility of our application while displaying good object-orientated programming techniques

Drive continuous improvement in our software and development process within an Agile development team

Write automated unit, system and acceptance tests as appropriate to support our continuous integration pipelines

QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong technical proficiency in JavaScript/HTML/CSS, Scala or Java, MySQL/Mongo, GitHub, JSON/XML, REST web services, AWS and object-oriented design

Familiarity with Ember.js, Backbone.js, React.js, Angular.js or similar JavaScript frameworks

3+ years overall development experience with demonstrated growth in producing high performance, scalable web applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences

Clean and elegant technical designs are part of your DNA and you strive to instill that drive in others

Critical thinking and optimism: there are always options; you will be adept at identifying them, evaluating options and concisely communicate them to your peers

Experience in Agile/Scrum software development practices and a track record of learning from your actions to make positive adjustments

Experience developing and supporting e-commerce systems is a plus

Experience in relational and non-relational databases is an added bonus

BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.