Our technology team is building a platform of solutions that will help accommodation providers optimise the way they run their business. We are investing a lot in R&D with the intention to double the amount of products we host on our platform, and as such we  are expanding our engineering team. 

We are looking for a Junior Node.js Developer to join our team and support ongoing product evolution. You’ll contribute to enhancing internal tools and features, including improving data collection processes and supporting project development related to business logic and operations.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with more experienced developers, gain exposure to scalable systems, and grow your skills through real-world projects. We’re looking for someone eager to learn and ready to take their first steps in a collaborative, tech-driven environment.

You will be responsible for: 

• Supporting the backend team in the development and evolution of internal projects
  
  

• Contributing to the improvement of data collection processes by helping expand scraping sources
  
  

• Collaborating on business logic improvements related to product features such as stay duration management
  
  

• Participating in the design and delivery of scalable backend solutions
  
  

• Working closely with senior developers to learn best practices and improve code quality
  
  

• Contributing to a collaborative and agile development environment

• Up to 2 years of hands-on experience in backend development, ideally using Node.js (knowledge of Python is a plus)
  
  

• Familiarity with microservices architecture and experience building or maintaining scalable backend services
  
  

• Basic understanding of event-driven systems and working with message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar
  
  

• Exposure to containerized environments and deployment using Docker and Kubernetes
  
  

• Experience working with REST APIs and integrating external data sources
  
  

• Comfort working with version control systems (e.g., Git) and basic CI/CD workflows
  
  

• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to dive into existing codebases and contribute incrementally

• A collaborative mindset, eagerness to learn, and openness to feedback in a fast-paced team environment

• Work in a small and top-performing team that moves extremely fast where you are extremely important.
• Work without having to deal with jerks and ego-maniacs.
• The opportunity to join one of the best travel-tech sales teams in Europe.
• A place where your talent can blossom.
• An environment where mistakes are allowed – we make bold choices to achieve ambitious goals, learn from mistakes, and move forward.
• A place where your voice matters – meetings provide space for new ideas and projects, regardless of your role or seniority.
• Continuous growth – we challenge the status quo, renewing our sales processes and approaches to meet challenging goals.
• We have fun while working! We are easygoing people. 
• Leverage state-of-the-art software and automation frameworks to optimize development processes and enhance focus on delivering value to clients and achieving business goals.
• Remote working with frequent opportunities to meet up.
• Fun and enriching experiences – unforgettable team-building events that go beyond the usual outings.
• Competitive salaries – as a meritocratic team, we recognize talent and hard work, rewarding them appropriately.

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• We're highly driven and set our goals higher than most, pushing boundaries others may deem impossible.
• We work much harder than most companies out there.
• Every day, we step out of our comfort zones, fueling rapid growth and learning, even though it might come with its stress.
• We hold ourselves and our team to the highest standards of excellence and culture.
• Should we feel that this role isn't the right match for you, for the benefit of both parties, we may need to part ways.