Software Engineer (s)- Python

At FareHarbor, our mission is to make experiences better for everyone. Founded in 2013 in Hawaii and acquired by Booking Holdings in 2018, FareHarbor creates powerful tools that enable our clients (think boat rentals, museums, food tours, events and more!) to operate and grow.

With over 20,000 clients across 90+ countries—we’re the largest in our industry and shaping the future of travel, together.

Our team is an ‘Ohana of 700+ people around the world. We’re passionate about pioneering an industry, embracing challenges with open arms, and delivering value to the experiences industry.

We are looking for Backend Engineers to join different product teams:

FareHarbor, a Booking Holding Company, is looking for full time software engineers to join our Engineering teams in Amsterdam, with a focus on solving Product Teams shared challenges, delivering reusable tools/components, and improving the developer efficiency.

As a member of the XCore team, you'll be instrumental in redesigning and building the core of FareHarbor. This team is focused on enhancing performance, developing a scalable architecture, and providing a robust foundation for other teams to build upon. Collaboration is key to our approach: you'll work closely with product managers and engineers across various teams to deliver robust solutions that ensure the system runs seamlessly.

As part of the Integrations team, you’ll design and build connections between FareHarbor and external tools to extend and enhance the platform’s capabilities. Our integrations reduce manual work for clients, so they can spend more time on what truly matters: running their business. You’ll work on autonomous, distributed systems that reliably and efficiently move information where it needs to go — at scale and with high resilience. Collaboration is central to how we operate: you’ll partner with product managers and engineers across teams to deliver elegant solutions that make system interoperability invisible and effortless. The work you do will empower thousands of businesses worldwide to create unforgettable experiences for their customers.

• Strong knowledge of Python and its ecosystem
• Good knowledge of any of modern Python frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI).
• Have a good understanding of software design patterns and principles, including SOLID
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, implementation, and documentation
• Good understanding of system architecture, high-availability systems, and service-based architecture.
• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and data storage solutions

• Have 4+ years experience working with large-scale production codebases and mission-critical systems.
• Have experience gathering requirements, working with technical specifications, testing, and debugging.
• Have experience tackling performance and scalability challenges.
• Have strong collaboration and communication skills
• Be eager to learn whatever necessary to tackle problems head-on.
• Be passionate about getting things right.
• Adaptable, proactive, and willing to own and take responsibility.
• Be comfortable with a fast-paced startup environment.
• Be open to agile development methodologies.

• Global leave benefit
  • 22 weeks paid parental leave
  • 2 weeks paid grandparent leave
  • Extended care and bereavement leave
• Life insurance policy
• Pension Plan
• Central Amsterdam Location
• Discount CZ insurance
• Working in a multicultural environment - 45 different nationalities
• Commuting allowance for public transport & subsidized lunch
• Wellness benefits (Headspace subscription & wellness webinars)
• Hybrid friendly
• Work-from-home assistance
• Educational Opportunities
• Social hours & events and team-building
• 26 vacation days per year

At FareHarbor, we believe making experiences better for everyone starts with fostering a workplace where every voice is heard and everyone is empowered to thrive. We’re committed to inclusion, welcoming all qualified job seekers to apply and join our ‘ohana.

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