Backend Engineer - Data

Company Introduction

When travelers are searching for a hotel, we want the obvious choice to be trivago! Our leading metasearch engine is super fast and constantly optimized - enabling millions of travelers to compare hotel prices from hundreds of booking sites and find great deals in just a few clicks. We use cutting-edge technology, real-time auction, and machine learning techniques with petabytes of data to create an experience - time and money saved! In the lively city of Düsseldorf, we seize opportunities to learn every day, innovate, and make an enduring mark on the travel industry. At trivago you will find those who aren't afraid of change but rather embrace it, turning every challenge into a pathway for growth.

Responsibilities

• Be a part of trivago's Content team and proactively contribute to a product that is used by millions of people each day
• Create deeper understanding and insights for our data using technologies like GCP Cloud Functions, Apache Beam, Kafka and Kubernetes, while leveraging Computer Vision
• Design and build data pipelines on GCP that can handle billions of events in batch and real-time processing
• Take ownership and contribute with your own judgement on how to bring the best and most relevant data to our users so they can make smart decisions on their next hotel booking
• Work closely with stakeholders and other teams to map business requirements into technical solutions that have a real and measurable impact
• Be a technology ambassador, spread the word, and share knowledge among your fellow colleagues in peer exchanges, guild meetings, and meet-ups

Requirements

• 7+ years of programming experience with any language, preferably Python
• Experience building data pipelines and production-level software at scale
• Experience with GCP technologies like Dataflow, BigQuery, BigTable, Cloud Storage, and Pub/Sub
• A genuine interest in DevOps topics/concepts (test automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code etc.)
• Profound knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
• Passion for working with terabytes of data and the challenges associated with dealing with large volumes of it
• A problem solver with sense for code quality, iterated deliveries, pragmatism and stability
• The ability to present complex topics in plain English to non-technical peers and stakeholders

Benefits

• Personalized coaching and development opportunities
• Visa support and relocation package
• Flexible working hours, remote work options, and generous vacation time
• On-site amenities like canteen, gym, and kids room
• Inclusive and enriching work environment