Director Software Development

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 one of our leaders, you’ll have a big impact on our products, their technical direction as well as influence the company's technical strategy. We value ownership and accountability while building our products that enable us to be the best travel deal makers in the world for millions of our customers.  We need an innovator that will solve complex technical problems in large scale systems, drive new product initiatives and enhancements in a highly engaged collaborative environment.  

In this role you will get to:

• Provide constructive feedback and influence the performance and career development of high performing engineers

• Full ownership of the API and services for our product(s), contribute and collaborate with peers on cross team initiatives

• Continuous collaboration with stakeholders across multiple departments and teams to understand their business and product strategies and translate those into strategic technical plans

• Collaborate with senior management in developing long-term technology road maps and execution of existing initiatives

• Lead  multiple projects – including planning, prioritization, and task delegation

• Encourage accountability for the quality of software that is created

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience

• Proven leader in hiring, mentoring, coaching and developing engineering talent, including performance management

• Expert knowledge of Java, its best practices, multi-threaded programming and SQL. Knowledge with Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Kotlin

• A crafty problem solver to work in a fast paced environment who works to find win-win solutions. You knock down barriers

• Ability to drive the development of high scale systems and system integrations

• Demonstrated history of living the values important to Priceline:  Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust. Unquestionable integrity and ethics

Who we are:

WE ARE PRICELINE.

Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, fueled by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding – we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers. 

Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.  

We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!  

Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies. Our sister companies include Booking, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable. 

Priceline ensures equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.