Senior Back End Developer (Java) - Mobile Apps

Back to jobs New Senior Back End Developer (Java) - Mobile Apps Split, Croatia Apply We believe that we are better together, and at Tripadvisor we welcome you for who you are. Our workplace is for everyone, as is our people powered platform. At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique perspective and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there.   A core focus of our strategic vision is building mobile apps that empower travelers to plan and book perfect trips. As part of the group building those apps you get to drive our company’s strategic growth and impact many millions of monthly active visitors worldwide.   Our Mobile App Product Engineering teams are responsible for the features in our Flagship iOS and Android apps that delight millions of travelers around the world. One of these teams is looking for a senior backend engineer with experience designing, building, and maintaining microservices at scale. The ideal candidate would bring excellent communication skills, technical acumen, and a product-mindset.   Roles & Responsibilities: Lead a team to deliver new products/features that empower millions of travelers using our iOS and Android apps. Develop services that drive our iOS and Android apps across all our business lines (hotels, experiences, restaurants, etc.) Take responsibility for the quality and operational stability of code produced by yourself and the team. Provide feedback on technical designs and ensure the scalability, maintainability, and robustness of our services. Mentor other backend engineers. Partner with various stakeholders (e.g., product and design) to understand the needs of the business and define product requirements.   Skills & Experience: At least 5 years of experience as a full lifecycle software engineer. Expertise developing microservices at scale that are performant, fault tolerant, reliable, and secure. Java experience or familiarity with a JVM-based language and the ability to ramp up on Java quickly. Strong computer science fundamentals. Understanding of API design best practices (GraphQL, REST, Swagger, etc.) Passion for building scalable software and improving the user experience. Product mindset. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge of container services such as Docker or Kubernetes. Familiarity with public cloud providers, such as AWS or GCP. A sense of ownership, urgency, and pride in your work.   Nice to haves: Domain experience supporting iOS or Android apps. Experience with server driven UIs. Working knowledge of AWS.       We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please make sure to reach out to your individual recruiter or our team at  recruitment@tripadvisor.com.       #LI-GW1 Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Location (City) * Locate me Resume/CV * Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Cover Letter Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile Website Current Company Current Title * Are you eligible to live and work in Croatia? * Select... US Demographics Individuals seeking employment at Tripadvisor are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law. Tripadvisor is committed to creating an inclusive culture. If you choose to share this information, it will allow us to track the effectiveness of our recruiting efforts and to monitor the diversity of our applicant pool for all roles and levels. Please consider answering the following voluntary questions. Completion is entirely voluntary . Should you choose to answer any of the questions, your answers will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter, and any information you do provide will be stored confidentially and securely and only used for the above purposes.  Conversely, if you choose not to complete this section or provide this information it will not adversely impact your application.   You may review our Privacy and Cookie Statement here . My gender identity is Select... My sexual orientation is Select... I identify as Select... My military status is Select... Submit application