Software Engineer – User Generated Content

Start your very own journey – with Holiday Check!

At Holiday Check, everything revolves around making vacations better – together. We're not only enabling the best time of the year for our travelers, but also creating an inspiring work atmosphere for our Holiday Checkers in our modern office in Munich or Bottighofen (Switzerland).

We live our company values every day: as #Team Holiday Check , we build trust, take ownership, and love what we do – all for the perfect holiday experience!

As a Fullstack Software Engineer on Holiday Check’s User Generated Content (UGC) team, you will build the next generation of systems that power authentic traveler contributions. From reviews and ratings to photos and tips, you’ll enable millions of users to share their experiences and, in turn, help others make confident, trustworthy travel decisions. Together with product managers, designers, data scientists, and fellow engineers, you’ll deliver scalable, AI-driven solutions that surface the most relevant insights - making UGC more meaningful, accessible, and impactful than ever before.

• Build full-stack systems that collect, process, and display UGC at scale
• Develop reliable backend services and APIs for reviews, photos, and ratings
• Create intuitive, responsive interfaces that encourage traveler contributions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the traveler journey
• Use data and feedback to refine ranking, personalization, and recommendation

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 0 - 3 years of professional experience in software engineering
• Familiarity with JavaScript, Type Script, and Node.js for both frontend and backend development
• Experience or exposure to writing automated tests for frontend and backend applications
• Understanding of CI/CD tools and workflows
• Basic knowledge of databases (SQL, No
  
  SQL, or key-value stores)
• Experience with additional programming languages such as Python, Go, Scala, or PHP is a plus

Workation & Flexibility

• 20 days of workation within the EU – work where others go on vacation
• 60/40 hybrid model: two office days for collaboration & team spirit, three days remote
• Flexible working hours – early bird or night owl? We’ve got you covered!

Development & Culture

• Extensive internal & external training opportunities
• Diverse corporate culture with over 30 nationalities
• From newbie to champion: structured onboarding for a smooth start

Perks & Appreciation

• Anniversary perks in the form of extra vacation days or travel subsidies
• Your choice of hardware – Mac, Windows, or Linux
• Free parking or public transport subsidy

Work-Life-Balance & Wellbeing

• Childcare subsidy for a family-friendly balance
• Depending on location: EGYM Wellpass / Hansefit membership or gym subsidy
• Healthy & delicious meals in the cafeteria or from our in-house chef Evelyn

Ready to join the Holiday Check adventure? Then grab your suitcase full of talent and send us your application!