Java Software Engineer

• Extract data from databases, write scripts to parse, clean, combine, and process them
• Communicate with APIs via REST or SOAP interfaces.
• Configure enterprise applications for large customers.
• Develop tools to assist in the debugging of existing products.
• Have an opportunity to work together with a team of experienced developers.

Do you have experience in jQuery?, We are looking for a strong Java Software Engineer to implement new features and maintain KAYAK's world-leading platform. We are seeking for people who love working with data - parsing, analyzing, investigating, interpreting, modeling, and extracting knowledge from large volumes of data. Good candidates will have a passion in processing data to help drive better business decisions or to develop new features, in a fast-paced environment where many small and diverse projects are the norm.

This role will be required to work from our Concord, MA office at least 3 days per week., * 2 years of experience with Java programming

• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Good communication skills for sharing ideas clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues
• Familiarity with relational databases like MySQL or Oracle
• Familiarity with the following:

• Unix shell scripting
• Spring & Mybatis frameworks
• DOM and using XPath, JQuery & CSS
• API development using REST, Web Service, SOAP, etc
• Machine Learning

Pulled from the full job description

• Paid parental leave
• Food provided
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee discount, * Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
• Focus on mental health and well-being:

• Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
• Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
• Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
• No meeting Fridays

• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
• Paid volunteer time
• Focus on your career growth:

• Development Dollars
• Leadership development
• Access to thousand of on-demand e-learnings

• Travel Discounts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive retirement and health plans
• Free lunch 2 days per week
• Fun quarterly events such as boat trips, arcades, ski trips, Thursday socials, and more

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world's leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We're also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business. As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world., At KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That's why we're focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here.