Junior Software Developer

Do you want to thrive in the fast-paced world of digital tourism business and gain hands-on experience under seasoned industry leaders? This role offers the chance to develop strategic thinking, forward-looking leadership, and sustainable practices while collaborating closely with the Director of IT and key decision-makers. You'll contribute to diverse projects focused on IT infrastructure and applications within the travel industry, all while building a valuable network within a renowned German corporation.

Responsibilities:

• Processing and evaluation of data from the company's user signal-tracking.
• Continuous improvement of relevance sorting.
• Implementation of innovative search features together with the data science and product teams.
• Further development of Learning-to-Rank models.
• Supervision and monitoring of the systems used in collaboration with the DevOps team.

Requirements:

• First experience in using Elasticsearch, OpenSearch or Solr.
• Good knowledge of PHP or another object-oriented programming language.
• Quality and clean code are important to you
• Interest in technologies from the information retrieval & machine learning environment
• Fluent German and good English skills

Benefits:

• The company recognizes dedication with a competitive salary package, vouchers for various products, a subsidized pension plan, and a tax-free energy bonus.
• To support work-life balance, employees enjoy flexible hours, up to two weeks of "Workation" (remote work from abroad), and the option for extended time off, including sabbaticals.
• Career growth is encouraged through personalized development plans, an extensive training catalog, and a specialized HR development program tailored to individual career paths.
• For daily well-being, the office provides complimentary drinks, a muesli bar, and fresh fruit.
• Employees benefit from modern workspaces equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including dual monitors and height-adjustable desks from day one.
• Convenient commuting options include subsidized job bikes/e-bikes, discounted public transport tickets, and easy access to central office locations.
• A strong team culture is built through sports activities, social events, and legendary company gatherings beyond work.