Java Backend Engineer

• Think big to design scalable and reliable software that solves the problems encountered in the ever-increasing data processing scenarios we have
• Build and optimise the solutions that trivago needs to stay far ahead of our competition by considering existing architecture and new industry developments
• Dive deep into architectural decisions and keep up-to-date with emerging technologies to maintain and enhance the technical roadmap both to your team and the broader company
• Collaborate and work closely with other backend, frontend, QA, design, and concept teams to help achieve the company's and the team’s objectives
• Ownership of the development cycle with an entrepreneurial spirit, from ideation, implementation and testing, to observation and maintenance
• Constantly learn by gaining knowledge within your team and across the company, share new insights and make your team and others stronger

• 3+ years of experience in backend development with Java or Kotlin
• Familiarity with Cloud environments and infrastructure (GCP, AWS, Azure etc.)A good understanding of architecture and design patterns especially around large-scale and concurrent systems
• Passion for working with people from all sorts of backgrounds - data scientists, product managers, front end and CEO’s
• Proactivity in proposing your own solutions to improve the experience of millions of users
• Fluency in English (our company language)

Stand out with:

• Experience using the OAuth 2.0 protocol in a production system
• Working knowledge of Apache Cassandra
• Exposure to data-heavy, low-latency services
• An academic background in computer science, data science, mathematics or related areas
• An ownership mindset: “I build it, I run it”

As you grow, so do we.

This is why at trivago, we prioritize your development, offer personalized coaching through Nilo, and provide workshops, educational meetups, conferences, free online learning courses, and access to a fully-equipped campus library.

Moving to join us?

No problem. You can count on the visa support from our talent support team, a relocation package, interest-free newcomer loan, free language classes, regular team and company-wide events to build experiences together.

Life happens.

We offer self-determined vacation (with a minimum of 25 vacation days), flexible working hours, up to 2 work from home days weekly. Additionally you can work remotely from a different location, within Germany or selected countries abroad for up to 20 days per year. You also get free access to the Heycare platform for personalized nanny assistance, and an on-campus kids room.

Enjoy your office days.

Use your daily canteen budget to share lunch with colleagues in our canteen, help yourself to complimentary snacks and drinks in our kitchens, choose from a variety of fitness options with our on-site gym, sports classes, and Urban Sports Club membership, and enjoy the comfort of ergonomic desks and focused work areas.

When travelers are searching for a hotel, we want the obvious choice to be trivago! Our leading metasearch engine is super fast and constantly optimized - enabling millions of travelers to compare hotel prices from hundreds of booking sites and find great deals in just a few clicks. We use cutting-edge technology, real-time auction, and machine learning techniques with petabytes of data to create an experience - time and money saved! In the lively city of Düsseldorf, we seize opportunities to learn everyday, innovate, and make an enduring mark on the travel industry.

A career at trivago is a journey designed for people who crave continuous development and want to thrive in a high-performing team. Here you will find those who aren't afraid of change but rather embrace it, turning every challenge into a pathway for growth.