Android Engineer

About GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide is the globally leading marketplace for unforgettable travel experiences. Travelers use GetYourGuide to discover the best things to do in a destination. Since its founding in 2009, travelers from over 170 countries have booked more than 150 million tours, activities, and attraction tickets through GetYourGuide. Powered by a global team of over 700 travel experts and technologists, we are headquartered in Berlin and have 17 local offices around the world. Visit our careers website to learn more.

Team mission

The Marketplace Group owns the mobile and web platforms of GetYourGuide. We aim to deliver an amazing customer journey through great user interfaces and rigorous A/B testing. Our goal is to build an unbeatable e-commerce site and a seamless booking experience for our users. 

We’re organized in a cross-functional mission team composed of software engineers, and native apps engineers, along with a product manager, data analyst, and a designer.

What you'll do:

• Champion for the continuous improvement of our customers’ experience
• Directly impact the experience of our travelers who are users of the native Android GetYourGuide application
• Maintain a high standard of quality for our code, features, and products
• Translate high-level ideas and requirements into practical solutions
• Contribute to learning and advancement of our engineering practice
• Help build and grow our Team

What you should bring:

• 4+ years of experience in app development
• Experienced with Java, Kotlin, Git, and using the Android Framework
• Knowledge of writing automated tests (Unit/UI/Integration tests/screenshot tests)
• Customer-centric prioritization and data-driven decision-making
• Ability to turn ideas into solid, maintainable code
• Open to learning node.js, we well as other tools and methodologies
• Positive, proactive team player who is passionate about their craft and cares about helping the team deliver
• Capable of working in a diverse team alongside designers, product managers, and  software engineers
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to others in English

Nice to have:

• Experience with backend development in Java or Node.js
• Have one or more successful Android apps published in the Google Play store
• Prior experience working in the e-commerce space
• Prior experience in start-up environments

How we set you up for success:

• Invest in your development with an annual personal growth budget
• Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid work-from-home and telecommuting policy
• Save on transportation costs with discounted public transportation tickets
• Support your loved ones with generous maternity and paternity leave policies
• Monthly Hackathons and weekly tech talks
• Well-stocked kitchen
• GetYourGuide vouchers
• Speak English in the office with an international team

And more...

We look forward to hearing from you

Unlock your full potential and join our mission to create unforgettable experiences for millions around the world. If you have the skills and passion for joining our team, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV/resume in English through the form below. Check out how we hire for tips and visibility into our process and check out life at GetYourGuide. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via [email protected].

We are an equal opportunity employer

Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application. 

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