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Hopper

Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Fintech

Hopper, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Hoppers 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. The role involves building scalable systems and fintech products, managing both B2C and B2B2C channels, and innovating to enhance customer and business value. We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join our growing fintech team. You will design, implement, deploy, and operate complex backend systems supporting our integrations. Daily Responsibilities

Develop features using Scala and technologies like GCP, OpenAPI, BigQuery, Pub/Sub in an agile environment. Design core systems within our microservices architecture. Deliver initial code rapidly and iterate quickly. Collaborate with diverse teams, providing and receiving feedback. Drive significant opportunities to help Hopper lead the travel industry. Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience with industry-leading techniques and technologies. Strong understanding of distributed systems, performance, and maintainability. Proven ability to work across functions with Product Managers, Data Scientists, Frontend Engineers, etc. Focus on quality, writing scalable, testable code. Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable to evolving goals. Cloud experience and familiarity with Scala libraries. Travel or eCommerce experience is a plus. Interest in contributing to frontend development, especially React, is a bonus. Perks and Benefits

Competitive salary, pre-IPO equity, and well-funded startup environment. Unlimited PTO, travel stipends, remote work options, and generous parental leave. Entrepreneurial culture with open communication. Impactful small teams. Comprehensive health coverage, disability, life insurance, HRA, FSA, and 401k. About Hopper

Hopper aims to be the leading global travel platform, combining data and machine learning to offer innovative fintech solutions that enhance travel planning and savings. Serving hundreds of millions worldwide, Hopper is ranked as a top online travel agency, with significant growth in fintech and B2B services, partnering with major brands like Capital One and Air Canada. Our mission is to help travelers save more and travel better, supported by over $750 million in private funding and a dynamic, fast-growing marketplace. Job Details

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Employment Type: Full-time Job Function: Engineering and IT Industry: Software Development

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