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Junior Software Engineer

Priceline
  • New York
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: 2 days in-office

    Junior Software Engineer/Developer - Front End 

    Our Technology team is the backbone of our company: constantly creating, testing, learning and iterating to better meet the needs of our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment, you’re in the right place.


    Why this job’s a big deal: 

    Join an Agile team of professionals that are instrumental in building the next generation of travel applications. We constantly explore new technologies and engineer better solutions for ever demanding business needs.


    In this role you will get to: 

    • Contribute to  mission critical projects with direct impact on the evolution of Priceline's business.
    • Be part of a  cross-functional agile team that continuously experiments, iterates and delivers on new product objectives.
    • Apply your programming skills towards building low latency and high throughput transactional services.
    • Design and develop systems supporting our high-traffic Hotel, Airline, Rental Car and Vacation Package businesses, that serve hundreds of millions of searches a day, generating billions of events.
    • Interact with Product and Design team members on a modern technology stack grounded in Node.js, with Javascript frameworks and libraries like React, and GraphQL.
    • Optimize multi-platform performance across desktop, mobile, and tablet, with a strict focus on minimizing Time to Start Render (TTSR).

    Who you are: 

    • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science. 
    • 0-1  years of experience with JavaScript/ Typescript and experience working on a number of large-scale, consumer facing web projects.
    • Ability to utilize at least one modern client side JavaScript framework or library (React, Angular, Ember).
    • Familiarity withNode.js, how to use it as a web server or micro-service, and libraries such as Express.js.
    • Ability to develop and build REST-ful and GraphQL APIs.
    • Comfort and knowledgeable with software development patterns like OOP, Flux/Redux, Modular, MVVM, MVC and Observer along with knowledge of uses of responsive design and HTML and CSS.
    • Familiarity with server-side development technologies such as Java, Go, JSP, Ruby, or Python.
    • Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline:  Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust. 
    • The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.  

    #LI-JB1 #LI-Hybrid


    There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.


    The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 USD.


    Who We Are

    WE ARE PRICELINE.

    Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers. 

    Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.  

    We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

    Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable. 

    If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out! 

    Flexible work at Priceline

    Priceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office.

    Perks & Benefits at Priceline

    Our benefits are designed to support your health, wellbeing, and life inside and outside of work. Eligible Priceliners have access to:

    Health & wellness coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources

    Generous time off including PTO, holidays, a company-wide Priceline Pause reset week, and paid volunteer days

    Work/life support including the ability to work up to 4 weeks per year from anywhere, parental leave, dependent care and family support resources, Summer Fridays, and office perks like stocked kitchens and catered meals (varies by location)

    Financial security programs such as retirement plans with company contributions, life and disability coverage, and tax-advantaged accounts

    Signature travel perks including employee-only discounts on hotels and flights, VIP deals, and Big Deal Bucks credits

    Additional perks & discounts like travel and partner discounts, tuition support, legal support, and pet benefits

    A people-first culture with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), social events, recognition programs, and service awards that help you connect, grow, and celebrate together

    Specific benefits and programs vary by location.

    Inclusion is a Big Deal!

    To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, we believe our team should reflect the broad range of customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.

    Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love for you to join us and help shape what makes our team extraordinary.

    Applying for this position

    We're excited that you are interested in a career with us. For all current employees, please use the internal portal to find jobs and apply.

    External candidates are required to have an account before applying. When you click Apply, returning candidates can log in, or new candidates can quickly create an account to save/view applications.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York
    IndustryInternet Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1998
    Websitehttps://www.priceline.com/home/

    About Company

    Priceline.com (www.priceline.com) is a major e-commerce brand, with corporate headquarters located in Norwalk, Connecticut. As a leading innovator in the fast paced and ever-changing world of e-commerce, priceline.com offers tremendous challenges and opportunities for those with the vision, tools and drive to succeed.

    Free thinking, creativity and original solutions to complex problems are what made us one of the most successful and recognized names on the Internet. We've assembled an energetic team of individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests and one common characteristic - a willingness to pitch in and do whatever it takes to make sure priceline remains the most innovative and user-friendly site on the Web.

    Priceline's diverse product line demands cutting-edge technology and the most sought after talent from industries such as travel, financial services, auto, interactive marketing and information technology. Intellectual capital at priceline is our strongest asset and the opportunities for professional growth are boundless.

    Priceline offers great benefits for all full time employees including:

    • Competitive Salaries
    • Annual Bonus eligibility
    • Medical and Dental Coverage
    • Paid Time Off
    • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
    • Travel Agent Discount Benefits

    Priceline.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

    Skills

    • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
    • AngularJSunmatched
    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
    • Benchmarkingunmatched
    • CSS (Cascading Style Sheet)unmatched
    • Car Rentalsunmatched
    • Computer Programmingunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Desktop PCunmatched
    • Express.jsunmatched
    • Go Programming Language (Golang)unmatched
    • GraphQLunmatched
    • HTML (HyperText Markup Language)unmatched
    • High Throughputunmatched
    • Javaunmatched
    • JavaScriptunmatched
    • JavaScript Frameworksunmatched
    • JavaScript Librariesunmatched
    • JavaServer Pages (JSP)unmatched
    • Microservicesunmatched
    • Model View Controllerunmatched
    • Model View ViewModel (MVVM)unmatched
    • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
    • Node.jsunmatched
    • Object Oriented Programming (OOP)unmatched
    • Online Travel Servicesunmatched
    • Product Designunmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • REST (Representational State Transfer)unmatched
    • React.jsunmatched
    • Rubyunmatched
    • Server Programming/Applicationsunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Spatial Dataunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Travel Industryunmatched
    • User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
    • Web Serverunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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