This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: 2 days in-office
Software Developer, API
Our Technology team is the backbone of our company: constantly creating, testing, learning and iterating to better meet the needs of our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment, you’re in the right place.
Why this job’s a big deal:
As part of the PPS Car, Flight & Insurance API Development team, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing the PPS One API initiative. Our future-state architecture necessitates the adoption of gRPC, Apollo GraphQL, and Rust, requiring either prior experience or a willingness to upskill in these areas. You will be involved in mission-critical projects.
This is a hands-on, impactful role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where their work directly influences business success and the next generation of PPS API development.
In this role you will get to:
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Develop high-performance, low-latency RESTful and gRPC APIs to connect customers with the best travel deals.
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Design, build, and optimize service architecture using Golang, PHP, or similar technologies, with an emphasis on transitioning toward Rust and GraphQL.
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Implement and enhance authentication, security, and rate-limiting solutions.
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Work with SQL and NoSQL databases to manage structured and unstructured data.
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Contribute to cloud-native development, leveraging GCP and AWS.
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Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams, including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders.
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Utilize CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to validate code quality and reliability.
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Engage in continuous learning and upskilling, especially in gRPC, Apollo GraphQL, and Rust.
Who you are:
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2+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on backend and API development.
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Strong proficiency in PHP, Golang, or similar server-side languages, with a strong desire to learn and apply Rust (nice-to-have, with upskilling support)
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Deep understanding of API standards (REST, gRPC (highly preferred), Apollo GraphQL (preferred) and experience working with third-party APIs.
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Proficient in SQL for schema design, query optimization, and data analysis.
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Experience with GIT source control workflows.
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Familiarity with services, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS).
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Passion for adopting and mastering new technologies to drive the PPS One API evolution.
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to iterate quickly in an agile environment.
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Demonstrated commitment to Priceline’s core values: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability, and Trust.
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Who we are
WE ARE PRICELINE.
Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.
Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.
We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.
Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.
If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!
Flexible work at Priceline
Priceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office.
To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, it’s important we have a workforce that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.
Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love you to join us and add to our rich mix!
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What We Do
At Priceline, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. [NASDAQ: BKNG], we believe every trip is a big deal to our customers. Whether it’s a much-needed getaway, wedding, reunion, graduation, or rooting on a favorite team—those are the moments that nobody should miss out on.
Our mission? Be the best travel dealmakers in the world. We provide our customers with smart and easy ways to access the very best deals available on hotel rooms, flights, rental cars, vacation packages and cruises, so they can be there for the moments that matter the most to them.
We do that by welcoming people who are at the top of their game, who want to learn and grow with others and who take their work seriously (but not themselves). We’re building a diverse and uniquely talented team to make sure our customers can be there for all those {big deal} moments. Come join us!
