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Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Fintech

Hopper, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Hopper . Hopper’s Hotel Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) team is responsible for integrating our proprietary fintech offerings with major travel companies and our direct-to-consumer services. This role involves working on both B2C and B2B2C verticals, constructing scalable systems, and innovating current and new fintech offerings to deliver value to customers and Hopper. We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join our fintech team, where you will have a significant impact on our critical roadmaps. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, deploying, and operating complex backend systems powering our integrations. Daily Responsibilities

Iterate on features using agile methodologies with technologies like Scala (training provided), GCP, OpenAPI, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, etc. Design core systems within a microservices architecture. Deploy and iterate on code quickly, within days. Collaborate with diverse teams, providing and receiving feedback. Contribute to the company's growth by executing on strategic opportunities. Ideal Candidate Attributes

Experience with leading industry techniques and technologies. Strong understanding of distributed systems and architectural impacts on performance and maintainability. Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Product Managers, Data Scientists, and Frontend Engineers. Focus on quality, writing scalable, testable code. Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to evolving goals. Cloud experience, preferably with Scala libraries, and travel or eCommerce background. Interest or experience in contributing to front-end development, especially React, is a plus. Perks and Benefits

Competitive salary with pre-IPO equity options. Unlimited PTO and travel stipends. Flexible work arrangements with co-working and WFH stipends. Generous parental leave policies. Entrepreneurial culture encouraging innovation and risk-taking. Comprehensive health coverage and insurance benefits. About Hopper

Hopper aims to be the leading global travel platform, leveraging data and machine learning for innovative travel and fintech solutions. Our platform serves hundreds of millions of travelers, ranked as the third-largest online travel agency in North America, with over 120 million downloads. Our fintech solutions address pricing volatility and trip disruptions, boosting customer satisfaction and retention. Our B2B division, HTS, integrates our fintech products with major travel brands like Capital One, Air Canada, and Uber. Hopper has raised over $750 million and continues rapid growth as a mobile-first travel marketplace. Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Industry: Software Development

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