We are looking for a Middle Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin).
What We Offer: the opportunity to influence technical and architectural decisions; involvement in the full development lifecycle, from design to deployment; hands-on experience with Big Data technologies and distributed systems; technical mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.
About the Project
We develop a Big Data platform and tools focused on:
• Data Ingestion — collecting and delivering data from business systems to an analytical data warehouse..
• Data Maintenance — maintaining and optimizing data storage..
• Analytics Integration — integrating various analytics services and tools into the data platform.
Our Tech Stack
• Backend: Java, Python, Rust, Spring Boot.
• Data Streaming & CDC: Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect, Debezium.
• Data Processing & Storage: Apache Spark, Apache Iceberg, Trino, Ozone S3.
• Database: PostgreSQL.
• Infrastructure: Kubernetes.
RequirementsTechnical Requirements
Must-have
- Java and/or Kotlin
- Spring Boot
- Apache Kafka
- Relational databases (PostgreSQL)
Nice-to-have
- Rust and/or Python
- Apache Spark
- S3-compatible object storage
- Experience with distributed systems and Big Data technologies
- A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
- Interest in contributing to technical discussions, design decisions, and architecture.
- Willingness to learn new technologies, receive feedback, and grow with guidance from the Tech Lead.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules and the opportunity to work remotely.
- Ambitious and supportive team who love what they do, appreciate each other, and grow together.
- Internal programs for adaptation and training, development of soft skills, and leadership abilities.
- Partial compensation for participating in external training and conferences.
- Corporate English school: Group and individual lessons, speaking clubs with colleagues from all over the world.
- Corporate prices on hotels and travel services.
- MyTime Day Off - an extra non-working day without loss of compensation.
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Skills Required
- Java and/or Kotlin
- Spring Boot
- Apache Kafka
- Relational databases, including PostgreSQL
- Rust and/or Python
- Apache Spark
- S3-compatible object storage
- Experience with distributed systems and Big Data technologies
- Proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks
- Interest in technical discussions, design decisions, and architecture
- Willingness to learn new technologies, receive feedback, and grow with guidance
Emerging Travel Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerging Travel Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerging Travel Group.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Remote-first arrangements and flexible schedules are highlighted across brands, and corporate prices on hotels and other travel services provide an industry-specific perk. Learning supports such as a corporate English school and partial reimbursement for courses and conferences complement the lifestyle-oriented package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — An extra paid “MyTime Day Off” once per quarter is described to support work–life balance. Generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays are also referenced on third‑party listings.
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Healthcare Strength — In the U.S., health insurance with HSA options is described as available for some employees.
Emerging Travel Group Insights
What We Do
Emerging Travel is an online travel group based in Delaware, USA. The company operates brands RateHawk, ZenHotels and RoundTrip in 180+ source markets. Our products help customers select and book all types of accommodation from over 1.7 m options in 220 countries. Our goal is to enable customers to plan all aspects of travel for work and for pleasure. Emerging Travel Group has been founded in 2010, and today employs more than 1 200 people across Europe, CIS, Middle East, and South Africa in roles ranging from product and business development to specialized multilingual customer support for all our customers, whether they are trade partners or individuals simply booking their hotels online. Our mission is to enrich everyone’s travel experience around the world through cutting edge technology and excellent customer service.
