Software Technical Specialist-API Support

Expedia Inc.
Austin, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
$ 103K

Job location

Austin, United States of America

Tech stack

API
Human-Computer Interaction
JSON
Microsoft Office
Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)
SQL Databases
Systems Integration
Postman
GraphQL
Kibana
REST
Splunk

Job description

The Software Technical Specialist, API Support role supports supply partners using Expedia Group connectivity and platform solutions. In this role, you will help resolve complex integration, configuration, and user interface issues while partnering closely with internal teams to improve the overall support experience. Make an impact! Your work will help partners connect, troubleshoot, and grow on Expedia Group platforms. You will combine technical problem-solving, partner support, and cross-functional collaboration to resolve escalations, identify root causes, and turn recurring issues into process and product improvements. In this role, you will:

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for complex partner issues related to integrations, configuration, and user interface workflows.
  • Troubleshoot escalated cases, research known solutions, and partner with support, product, and development teams to identify root cause and define next steps.
  • Manage high-priority partner issues from intake through resolution, document progress clearly, and set timely expectations with customers.
  • Identify, test, scope, and escalate defects to the appropriate teams, and contribute to root cause analysis for high-impact issues.
  • Translate findings and operational trends into clear recommendations and visuals that highlight recurring issues and product opportunities.
  • Mentor junior team members, share best practices, and contribute to process, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Support projects by coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, tracking milestones, and communicating changes that affect timelines.

Requirements

  • You have 2+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or 0-2 years of relevant experience with a master's degree.
  • You have at least 1 year of internet-based travel, software, or technology experience supporting day-to-day operations in a technical environment.
  • You have an associate's degree in a technical field or related field; or equivalent related professional experience.
  • You have experience using case management or customer relationship management tools, along with Microsoft Office applications, to manage work and communicate updates.
  • You have working knowledge in one or more technical areas such as GraphQL, SQL, JSON, REST, SOAP, Postman, Splunk, Kibana, Escapia UI, or CRSTPF.
  • You are comfortable supporting escalated partner issues, tailoring troubleshooting to customer needs, and de-escalating challenging situations with professionalism.
  • You communicate clearly and thoughtfully, ask effective follow-up questions, and collaborate well across support, product, and development teams.
  • You can manage competing priorities, remove roadblocks, and contribute to projects, process improvements, and team knowledge sharing.
  • Preferred: You have experience supporting partner-facing software, travel technology, property management workflows, or trust accounting processes.

The total cash range for this position in Austin is $64,500.00 to $90,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $103,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Benefits & conditions

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  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discount
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program, Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediggroup.com/life .

About the company

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business. Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere. Software Technical Specialist, API Support Introduction to the Team Travel Partnerships and Advertising helps partners, including hotels, vacation rentals, airlines, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and more, deliver excellent traveler and B2B experiences. We drive growth for our partners and the Expedia Group marketplace through competitive supply and our leading advertising and travel media network., Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

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