About this role

Are you an experienced Backend Developer passionate about building the future of travel with cutting-edge AI?

A fast-growing travel startup is seeking a talented developer to build the technical backbone of their new generation platform. This is a unique opportunity to join a highimpact team in a fully remote role, open to candidates across Europe, and shape how millions of people discover and book travel.

Design, develop, and scale backend systems using Java and Spring Boot;

Create low-latency search infrastructure using technologies like ElasticSearch;

Build and maintain stable and fault-tolerant supplier integrations;

Implement real-time personalization and ranking logic to improve booking conversion;

Enable AI-powered experiences by building scalable APIs and data pipelines;

Develop and maintain database schemas and queries for MySQL, MongoDB, and ElasticSearch;

Deploy, optimize, and monitor services in Linux and AWS cloud environments;

Implement and evolve a microservices architecture, designing APIs for service communication;

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into backend solutions;

Ensure code quality and maintainability through code reviews, debugging, and documentation.

The gross annual salary for this position will be determined by your experience and skillset, and will range between €50.000 to €75.000. If you think you are a good match for this position, then please apply.

How we'll proceed. Within four working days we will let you know if you qualify for the position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the following steps in the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.