Software Developer, API

This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: 2 days in-office

Software Developer, API

Our Technology team is the backbone of our company: constantly creating, testing, learning and iterating to better meet the needs of our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment, you’re in the right place.

Why this job’s a big deal: 

As part of the PPS Car, Flight & Insurance API Development team, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing the PPS One API initiative. Our future-state architecture necessitates the adoption of gRPC, Apollo GraphQL, and Rust, requiring either prior experience or a willingness to upskill in these areas. You will be involved in mission-critical projects.

This is a hands-on, impactful role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where their work directly influences business success and the next generation of PPS API development.

In this role you will get to:

• Develop high-performance, low-latency RESTful and gRPC APIs to connect customers with the best travel deals.

• Design, build, and optimize service architecture using Golang, PHP, or similar technologies, with an emphasis on transitioning toward Rust and GraphQL.

• Implement and enhance authentication, security, and rate-limiting solutions.

• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases to manage structured and unstructured data.

• Contribute to cloud-native development, leveraging GCP and AWS.

• Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams, including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders.

• Utilize CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to validate code quality and reliability.

• Engage in continuous learning and upskilling, especially in gRPC, Apollo GraphQL, and Rust.

Who you are:

• 2+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on backend and API development.

• Strong proficiency in PHP, Golang, or similar server-side languages, with a strong desire to learn and apply Rust (nice-to-have, with upskilling support)

• Deep understanding of API standards (REST, gRPC (highly preferred), Apollo GraphQL (preferred) and experience working with third-party APIs.

• Proficient in SQL for schema design, query optimization, and data analysis.

• Experience with GIT source control workflows.

• Familiarity with services, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS).

• Passion for adopting and mastering new technologies to drive the PPS One API evolution.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to iterate quickly in an agile environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to Priceline’s core values: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability, and Trust.

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