Booking UK

Java Software Engineer II - Backend (for Temp workers)

Posted Jul 14, 2026
Project ID: 13205-1
Location
Manchester, MAN
Hours/week
37.5 hrs/week
Timeline
6 months
Starts: Jul 9, 2026
Ends: Jan 8, 2027
Payrate range
Unknown

About the Role

We are looking for a Software Engineer II to join our team at Booking.com. In this role, you will own the execution of technical solutions across a suite of 20 services, helping us deliver a steady roadmap of 3–4 service enhancements per quarter.

You will focus on high-quality, high-speed backend delivery, building new product features, and implementing crucial service-to-service communication. This role is ideal for a developer who writes clean, testable code and thrives in a high-volume, continuous delivery environment.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

  • Deliver Backend Solutions: Write, refactor, and own clean, reusable Java code across multiple services.

  • End-to-End Ownership: Manage services from development through deployment, including monitoring application health and performance in AWS.

  • Database Migration & Scaling: Work on high-volume databases, assisting with batch migrations and optimizing data performance.

  • Incident Management: Support live production systems during office hours, resolving issues quickly to maintain system reliability.

  • Collaborate & Communicate: Work closely with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to design scalable technical solutions.

  • On-call rotation is within office hours only.

Must-Have Skills (The Essentials)

  • Core Tech Stack: 3+ years of professional experience with Java (Version 17 onwards) and SpringBoot.

  • Database Knowledge: Strong experience with SQL databases (and exposure to high-volume data or batch migrations).

  • Strong Testing Practices: Proactive approach to testing; you know what to test and treat automation with the same importance as production code.

  • Fast-Paced Delivery: A proven track record of balancing high-quality craft with speed of execution.

Desirable (Nice-to-Haves)

  • Cloud Experience: Hands-on experience with AWS (basic security, infrastructure, or DynamoDB).

  • Experience setting up secure service-to-service communications.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.


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