Associate Software Engineer

As our new Associate Software Engineer, your mission is to help build and evolve high-quality, scalable digital experiences across web and mobile platforms. You'll work across the full stack in a modern, AI-enabled engineering environment, contributing to innovative solutions that enhance the journey for millions of guests and homeowners worldwide.

What you'll be doing

• Contribute across the stack, from building high-performance React components to developing robust Kotlin microservices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, end-to-end product experiences
• Build and enhance AI-driven features that personalize user journeys and optimize search capabilities
• Develop scalable solutions using Node.js, Next.js, TypeScript, and Kotlin/JVM
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality, automate testing, and accelerate delivery
• Learn and grow through pairing, mobbing sessions, and mentorship from Senior and Lead Engineers
• Adopt modern engineering practices including CI/CD, TDD, and cloud-native development on AWS

You'll thrive in this role if you're curious, adaptable, and excited by the opportunity to work across the full technology stack while learning how AI is shaping modern software development. You enjoy solving problems, collaborating with others, and continuously improving your craft.

We're looking for someone who brings:

• A solid foundation in TypeScript and modern JavaScript frameworks (ideally React or Next.js)
• An interest in back-end development (Node.js or Kotlin/JVM)
• Curiosity about AI and Machine Learning, and how it can enhance products and developer productivity
• An interest in cloud technologies and infrastructure (AWS, Terraform)
• A basic understanding of data handling and storage (e.g. relational databases, OpenSearch)
• A quality-focused mindset, with an eagerness to learn TDD and pair programming
• A collaborative and proactive approach to working in cross-functional teams

Bonus points if you have hands-on experience with AI tools, cloud platforms, or microservices architecture.

• Contribute to building scalable, high-performing digital products used by millions of customers
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver impactful features
• Improve development workflows through AI-assisted tools and modern engineering practices
• Support the evolution of our platform architecture as we scale globally
• Help drive innovation in how we use AI to enhance customer experiences
• Play an active role in shaping team culture and ways of working

Why you'll want to work at Awaze

We offer a versatile position in a strong professional and social environment - one you'll have the opportunity to influence and help shape. You'll be part of an international company that invests in the future, and join a dynamic, fast-paced department with skilled and committed colleagues who support each other.

We're a people-first business - and we know that our success starts with our teams. Here's a glimpse of what you'll enjoy:

• Generous discounts on holidays across our brands
• Flexible hybrid working - with the autonomy to work how you work best
• Real opportunities to grow, learn and shape your role as well as careers progression vertically or horizontally, cross countries and responsibilities

At Awaze, we bring holidays to life. With over 110,000 holiday homes across 25 countries, we're Europe's largest holiday rentals company. Our purpose is simple - to delight our guests and homeowners while building an inspiring place to work for our people.