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With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We’re also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business.\nAs an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.\nWe are looking for strong Java backend developers to implement new features and maintain KAYAK’s world leading search and booking technology. We integrate with over 200 travel partners and link to over 500,000 hotels and 550 airlines. You will be an essential part of a high powered team that keeps all of this running smoothly - helping millions of people find the best hotels and the best ways to fly from A to B every day!\nThis role will be required to work from our Kaunas office at least 3 days per week.\nIn this role, you will:\nImplement new backend search and booking features under the guidance of senior engineers.\n\nCollaborate with the team to improve existing features, focusing on speed and user experience.\n\nAssist in creating and maintaining integrations with third-party APIs.\n\nPlease apply if you have:\nEducation in Computer Science or a related field.\n\n4+ years of experience working with Java.\n\nFamiliarity with Spring framework and SQL databases.\n\nFluent English communication skills.\n\nA willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.\n\nAbility to thrive in a hybrid working model, working at least three office days per week.\n\nBonus Skills:\nExposure to ElasticSearch or similar search technologies.\n\nCompensation:\nSoftware Engineer salary consists of three elements:\nBase pay: from 3330 EUR up to 6660 EUR gross monthly.\nIn addition:\nSignificant yearly bonuses, approx 10 percent of annual salary.\n\nBooking Holdings RSU (Restricted Stock Units) package, worth 20000 USD gross, with possibility to receive yearly refreshes.\n\nBenefits:\nWork from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year\n\nFunds for your career growth\n\nAccess to thousands of on-demand e-learnings\n\nGenerous additional Health Insurance\n\nFlexible sick time off\n\nAdditional financial support for your sick leave\n\nAdditional day off on your birthday\n\nCompany-wide vacation week once a year (winter holidays)\n\nAdditional financial support during parental leave\n\nFree lunch twice a week and daily snacks at the office\n\nFree yoga twice a week\n\nPaid volunteering time\n\nNo meeting Fridays\n\nOffice and team events such as summer camp, KAYAK birthday, winter party and more!\n\nCompany-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth\n\nCompany-paid subscription to HeadSpace\n\nInternal Communities\n\nInclusion\nAt KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That’s why we’re focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here.\nIf you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. 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