Java Developer

Java Developer

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

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:

Our team of engineers, at all levels, work with the business leaders in defining the product roadmap and come up with innovative solutions to grow the future of travel. We design and develop our back end systems and REST APIs that serve billion plus searches a day, collecting and parsing data across thousands of partners to get the best deals for our customers.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to critical projects that directly impact Priceline’s business strategy.

• Accelerate your productivity by utilizing cutting-edge Generative AI tools like Gemini and Cursor.

• Develop high-performance, cloud-native applications using Core Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka.

• Build low-latency, high-throughput transactional services supported by CI/CD pipelines.

• Utilize SQL to collect and query data for investigation and analysis in real-time.

• Leverage observability tools like Splunk and New Relic to monitor trends and troubleshoot applications.

• Work within a cross-functional Agile team focused on continuous experimentation and delivery.

• Deeply understand the codebase and business needs to effectively implement application changes.

• Engage in open collaboration, offering technical solutions and participating in constructive team decision-making.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering and development.

• Expertise in Core Java and Spring Boot for building high-performance applications.

• Thorough SQL composition skills for querying and analysis.

• Experience with observability platforms (e.g., Splunk, New Relic) to troubleshoot and optimize performance.

• Familiarity with event-streaming platforms like Kafka.

• Openness to utilizing modern GenAI tools (e.g., Gemini, Cursor) to enhance productivity.

• Proficiency in version control best practices using Git and Gitflow.

• Experience in Microservices, Kubernetes, and Docker is a big positive.

• Experience with developing on Cloud, especially GCP and AWS.

• 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 are essential.

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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 $,000 CAD.

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…