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# Backend Engineer - Scalable APIs

- **Company:** Expedia Group
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Salary:** €7,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Code Review, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Backend, Kotlin
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/eebc5ebcc1338cff3f337572438f1b264

## About the Role

The role requires 5+ years of backend experience, proficiency in Java or Kotlin, and a strong foundation in distributed systems. Madrid-based with strong growth opportunities.

## Description

Expedia Group in Madrid is hiring a Software Development Engineer III to design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs powering partner integrations. You will lead code reviews, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, observable software that meets SLA requirements.


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