Software Development Engineer III

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us. Introduction to the Team In the B2B division, we bring Expedia Group's innovative technology and distribution solutions to partners across the world. These businesses include global financial institutions, corporate managed travel, offline travel agents, global travel suppliers (like major airlines) and many more. As a Software Development Engineer III within B2B, you will be a key technical contributor building scalable, high-quality software solutions that power our global partner ecosystem. You will mentor junior engineers, lead complex engineering initiatives, and help shape the technical direction of our products and systems. In this role, you will: Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex systems and APIs consumed across the business unit Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and leading code evolution through structured code reviews Proactively collaborate with peers across the organization to identify cross-dependencies and engage in shared problem-solving Design software that is clean, maintainable, modular, and optimized, applying software design principles, data structures, and design patterns Test, debug, and resolve production issues within established SLAs, ensuring software consistently meets design requirements Identify areas of inefficiency in code or system operations and propose actionable improvements Contribute to a community of practice, sharing new skills and technical knowledge to increase overall team effectiveness Present findings on major operational or technical initiatives (e.g., Root Cause Analyses) to broader stakeholder groups, both in written and verbal formats Apply knowledge of software frameworks, databases, and database design principles to develop robust, effective data solutions Bring together stakeholders with varied perspectives to develop solutions and contribute actionable recommendations Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience — with 5+ years of software development experience; OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience — with 3+ years of software development experience Experience developing software in at least 3 different programming languages Experience maintaining and operating at least 4 software projects or products in production environments (e.g., bug fixing, troubleshooting, monitoring) Experience designing and building APIs for consumption across a business unit Knowledge of software design principles, data structures, design patterns, and computer science fundamentals Familiarity with testing and monitoring tools, with the ability to design easily testable and observable software Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously across cross-functional teams The total cash range for this position in Madrid is €55,500.00 to €78,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to €89,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future. Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits. You can find the benefits for this location and any collective agreement that may apply here. Accommodation requests If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request. We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. © 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50 Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs. Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. For more information, visit www.expediagroup.com. Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals to whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is lifeatexpediagroup.com/jobs.