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New York, New York, United States
Hybrid
EMPLOYER: Rocket Travel, Inc.
TITLE: Senior Software Engineer
DUTIES: Lead the end-to-end development of customer-facing travel web applications, with a primary focus on frontend architecture and user experience optimization. Design, develop, and deploy new features specifically for high-traffic travel booking platforms integrated with third-party APIs. Act as a customer- and product-focused engineer. Collaborate closely with product managers and UX designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions tailored for Rocket Travel’s partner platforms. Conduct advanced A/B testing and data-driven feature enhancements to improve conversion rates and customer engagement, leveraging in-depth knowledge of travel industry user behavior. Utilize with React and GraphQL, with the opportunity to learn and make contributions on the backend. Stay abreast of emerging frontend technologies and advocate for the adoption of tools and frameworks that align with the company's product vision.
REQUIREMENTS: Requires Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field of study and 5 years of progressively responsible experience in any job title/occupation/position involving developing scalable and maintainable software solutions. Experience specified must include each of the following: 5 years of experience with at least one modern programming language, such as Java, Scala, Kotlin, C#, Python, or JavaScript; 5 years of experience with software development principles, including object-oriented programming, design patterns, and data structures, including schema design and query optimization for dynamic travel data; 3 years of experience with building and maintaining distributed systems and microservices architecture; 3 years of experience with relational and non-relational databases, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, specifically for storing and retrieving travel booking and user profile data; 2 years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (such as Git), and agile development practices; and 2 years of experience in implementing A/B testing frameworks and analyzing user interaction data to drive product decisions in the travel technology domain. Telecommuting permitted up to 5 days per week.
OTHER: Job Site: New York, NY;
40 hours/week;
Salary: $156,000– $182,000/ per year
Internal Referrals for this position are eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
To apply, please visit https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketmiles/jobs/7995159, Ref.7995159
Diversity at Rocket Travel by Agoda
Rocket Travel by Agoda is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach new heights in their career. We encourage all applicants looking to expand their knowledge working alongside talented, dedicated colleagues to apply to our team.
Note on general employment requirements
Candidates should be authorized to accept employment in the US from any employer, should be willing to start within three weeks of accepting an offer, and must be able to work a hybrid work schedule with 2-3 days per week in our Chicago office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Rocket Travel by Agoda, we pride ourselves on being companies represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Rocket Travel by Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details, please read Rocket Travel by Agoda’s privacy policy. Find our applicant policy here: https://www.rockettravel.com/privacy-policy
E-Verify Program Participant
We are an E-Verify employer – meaning that your Form I-9 information will be provided to the federal government to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
For more information, please view: E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) and IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)