How much experience is required?

At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer (Backend focused) - User Platform role.

Where is the role based?

GetYourGuide is hiring for this position in Berlin, Germany.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: GraphQL, Java, Kafka, Kubernetes, MySQL, PostgreSQL.

What seniority level is this role?

GetYourGuide targets senior candidates for this position.

Senior Software Engineer (Backend focused) - User Platform at GetYourGuide

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Senior Software Engineer will focus on developing and maintaining the backend systems that form the foundation of GetYourGuide's User Platform, enabling better data utilization for understanding traveler behavior. Key technologies include Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, and Kafka, alongside a strong emphasis on A/B testing and data-driven decision-making. This position is ideal for seasoned developers with over six years of experience, particularly those with a background in e-commerce or startup environments. The team is newly established, offering significant opportunities for impact as they build a scalable traveler context layer.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 15, 2026. Last confirmed on GetYourGuide's careers page October 15, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Software Engineer (Backend focused) - User Platform role remote?: It's hybrid — GetYourGuide expects some on-site time in Berlin, Germany.
How much experience is required?: At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer (Backend focused) - User Platform role.
Where is the role based?: GetYourGuide is hiring for this position in Berlin, Germany.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: GraphQL, Java, Kafka, Kubernetes, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
What seniority level is this role?: GetYourGuide targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer (Backend focused) - User Platform role at GetYourGuide.

From the original posting

About GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide is the globally leading marketplace for unforgettable travel experiences. Travelers use GetYourGuide to discover the best things to do in a destination. Since its founding in 2009, people from all over the world have booked more than 150 million tours, activities, and attraction tickets through GetYourGuide. Powered by a global team of over 800 travel experts and technologists, we are headquartered in Berlin and have 17 local offices around the world.

The Mission:

GetYourGuide knows a lot about travelers, and we want to make better use of that data. Identity, booking history, browsing behavior, care conversations, preferences and predictions all sit in separate systems, in different shapes. The User Platform team is a brand new function with truly outsized opportunity for impact. They are building the traveler context layer: resolving who someone is across devices and sessions, and turning scattered signals into a shared, interpretable, and predictive understanding that every team can build on. As this function matures, the scope will extend to our other users over time.

You will:

Work with engineers, designers, and analysts
Help to enable your mission team to iterate fast and learn about our customers by designing, launching, and iterating on A/B experiments
Maintain high-quality standards and continuously improve our code base, system, and processes
Design and develop efficient solutions that can continue to scale
Mentor other team members and be involved with hiring
Contribute to the team’s roadmap and long-term strategy
Work with Java, Spring Boot, MySQL, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, Kafka, and Kubernetes

Who you are:

6+ years of software development experience
Expertise in web application development using component-based frameworks
High proficiency in Java
Experience designing architecture and deployment of web applications & services
Experience with writing tests
Ability to turn ideas into fast, reliable, and maintainable code
Positive, proactive team player who is passionate about their craft
Customer-centric prioritization and data-driven decision-making
Mature judgment in choosing when and how to use AI tools, proactively lead the team in adopting and evaluating new AI technologies, and support others in applying AI effectively while maintaining strong standards for quality, security, and governance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to others

Bonus points for:

Experience with A/B testing, hypothesis building, and event-based analytics
Prior experience working in the e-commerce space
Prior experience in start-up environments

How we set you up for success:

Annual personal growth budget and mentorship programs for continuous learning and development
Work from anywhere in the world for 30 days per year
A hybrid working approach with three days of in-office collaboration (Mon, Tue, Thur) and two days of optional at-home focus time.
Opportunities to collaborate and socialize with team members through quarterly team events and yearly company-wide events
Monthly transportation and fitness budget
Discounts for you, your friends, and family on GetYourGuide activities
Language reimbursement program
Health and wellness benefits

And more…

We look forward to hearing from you

Unlock your full potential and join our mission to create unforgettable experiences for millions around the world. If you have the skills and passion for joining our team, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV/resume in English through the form below. Check out how we hire for tips and visibility into our process and check out life at GetYourGuide. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via jobs@getyourguide.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer

We commit that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application.