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If you thrive in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment, you’re in the right place.\nWhy this job’s a big deal:\nPayments is one of the critical pillars of Priceline’s business, directly influencing revenue, customer trust, and partner relationships.\nAs a Senior Software Engineer in the Payments team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that authorize, capture, and settle transactions seamlessly across multiple payment methods, currencies, and geographies. 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Influence what the best solutions are and communicate your findings to key business stakeholders.\n\nWho you are:\nBachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.\n\n6+ years of experience in software engineering and development.\n\nExceptional coding experience with Core Java or similar programming languages.\n\nAn interest in being a mentor and influencing best practices with less experienced developers.\n\nStrong grasp of SQL compositions skills for composing queries and analysis.\n\nConfident with the utilization of Spring Frameworks, Web Services and APIs.\n\nExperience with developing on Cloud, especially GCP. Experience in Microservices, Kubernetes (GKE preferable), and Dockers. Proven ability in Design and Architecture of complex, highly scalable and performance-driven applications. Experience working on JavaScript frameworks, Python is a plus\n\nIllustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.\n\nThe Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential. LI-hybrid\n\nWho We Are\nWE ARE PRICELINE.\nOur 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, motivated 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.\nOur 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.\nWe’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.\nPriceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.\nIf you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!\nFlexible work at Priceline\nPriceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office.\nPerks & Benefits at Priceline\nOur benefits are designed to support your health, wellbeing, and life inside and outside of work. Eligible Priceliners have access to:\nHealth & wellness coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources\nGenerous time off including PTO, holidays, a company-wide Priceline Pause reset week, and paid volunteer days\nWork/life support including the ability to work up to 4 weeks per year from anywhere, parental leave, dependent care and family support resources, Summer Fridays, and office perks like stocked kitchens and catered meals (varies by location)\nFinancial security programs such as retirement plans with company contributions, life and disability coverage, and tax-advantaged accounts\nSignature travel perks including employee-only discounts on hotels and flights, VIP deals, and Big Deal Bucks credits\nAdditional perks & discounts like travel and partner discounts, tuition support, legal support, and pet benefits\nA people-first culture with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), social events, recognition programs, and service awards that help you connect, grow, and celebrate together\nSpecific benefits and programs vary by location.\nInclusion is a Big Deal!\nTo be the best travel dealmakers in the world, we believe our team should reflect the broad range of customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.\nPriceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love for you to join us and help shape what makes our team extraordinary.\nApplying for this position\nWe're excited that you are interested in a career with us. For all current employees, please use the internal portal to find jobs and apply.\nExternal candidates are required to have an account before applying. 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