HBX Group is the world’s leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard to reach high value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. And of course we have an amazing team! Our people, Team HBX Group, are the beating heart of the company who we encourage to ‘move fast, dream big and make the difference’ every day. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality. We’re headquartered in Palma, Mallorca and employ around 3,500 people worldwide.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
HBX Group is a leading independent B2B travel technology marketplace, connecting travel businesses worldwide through innovative technology, data-driven solutions, and a comprehensive network of interconnected products and services.
Our platforms support millions of travel transactions globally, and our technology teams play a critical role in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that drive the future of travel.
The RoleWe are seeking a talented and passionate Software Developer to join our growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative, large-scale distributed systems while contributing to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and enhance products that support our global business, while continuously improving performance, reliability, scalability, and security across our platforms.
What You'll Be DoingAs a Software Developer, you will be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, including:
- Refining user stories and defining clear acceptance criteria.
- Designing, developing, testing, and delivering features aligned with business requirements.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of code quality, development standards, and engineering practices.
- Identifying opportunities to automate processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Supporting and enhancing production systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaborating with Product Owners, Architects, and fellow engineers to deliver innovative solutions.
- Contributing to system performance, resilience, scalability, and security initiatives.
- Minimum 2 years of commercial software development experience, ideally within an e-commerce or high-transaction environment.
- Strong proficiency in .NET (Core) and C#.
- Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases, such as SQL Server and modern NoSQL solutions.
- Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, design patterns, and principles for building scalable and maintainable distributed systems.
- Experience developing and consuming APIs (REST and/or SOAP) using formats such as JSON and XML.
- Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and/or Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) using frameworks such as xUnit or NUnit.
- Familiarity with Continuous Integration tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, GoCD, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle from requirements through to production support.
- Experience working within Agile development environments.
- Experience collaborating with distributed or geographically dispersed teams.
- Understanding of low-latency, high-concurrency, distributed systems and the challenges associated with building them.
- Experience developing cloud-native applications.
- Hands-on knowledge of a major cloud platform such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
We're looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about technology and software craftsmanship.
- Takes ownership and is committed to delivering high-quality solutions.
- Demonstrates creativity and innovation when solving complex technical challenges.
- Thrives in a collaborative team environment while remaining self-motivated and accountable.
- Has a continuous improvement mindset and actively seeks opportunities to enhance systems, processes, and ways of working.
- Maintains a strong focus on performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
- Experience within the car hire, travel, or mobility sectors would be advantageous, although not essential.
- Work with modern technologies at global scale.
- Collaborate with talented international teams.
- Contribute to products that power the travel industry worldwide.
- Be part of an engineering culture that values innovation, quality, and continuous learning.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.
You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world´s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.
As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work:
Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.
Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.
Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years of commercial software development experience, ideally within an e-commerce or high-transaction environment.
- Strong proficiency in .NET (Core) and C#.
- Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases such as SQL Server and modern NoSQL solutions.
- Experience developing and consuming APIs (REST and/or SOAP) using formats such as JSON and XML.
- Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and/or Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) using frameworks such as xUnit or NUnit.
- Familiarity with Continuous Integration tools such as TeamCity, Jenkins, GoCD, or similar platforms.
- Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, design patterns, and principles for building scalable and maintainable distributed systems.
- Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle from requirements through to production support.
- Experience working within Agile development environments.
- Experience collaborating with distributed or geographically dispersed teams.
- Understanding of low-latency, high-concurrency, distributed systems challenges.
- Experience developing cloud-native applications and hands-on knowledge of AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Experience within the car hire, travel, or mobility sectors.
What We Do
Hotelbeds are global leaders in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses by facilitating bridges in the ever-changing and expanding travel ecosystem. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and simple access to a global network of travel products, from accommodation to ancillaries and payments, while rich data and intelligence helps to generate demand. By operating exclusively in the B2B arena, we are uniquely placed to drive growth for our partners without competing for the end customer. Our teams of 3000+ experts on the ground provide local expertise and support to boost trading even further, even in the most hard-to-reach spaces. Our unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for B2B travel players aiming to unlock their full potential.
