Full Stack JavaScript Engineer - Booking Experience Team

Full Stack JavaScript Engineer - Booking Experience Team

Join DiscoverCars.com and help us scale the world’s leading global car‑rental marketplace. The Booking Experience Team is seeking a candidate who will become an integral part of our team, contributing to enhancing our customers' user experience. We are looking for a candidate with substantial experience in developing both user interfaces and the backend systems that support them. The primary responsibilities will include developing new features and improving existing functionalities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building web applications
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills and solid understanding of modern ES6+ features
• Backend experience with Node.js (Nest.js, Next.js, Express, etc.)
• Solid understanding of clean architecture, modular code design, and RESTful API development
• Ability to quickly understand and work with legacy JavaScript codebases
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Good knowledge of English and Latvian; knowledge of Russian will be considered an advantage.
• Experience working in distributed, asynchronous teams
• Willingness and experience in using AI-powered tools (e.g., Claude, OpenAI Codex / GitHub Copilot) for coding, debugging, and productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement new features that improve the user experience across our global car rental platform
• Maintain and optimize existing functionalities, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and scalability
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams - Design, Engineering to align technical solutions with business goals
• Work with legacy systems and quickly gain understanding of existing components like customer self-service portals, email marketing tools, referral programs, and online check-in modules
• Design and consume RESTful APIs, ensuring consistency and reliability in data flow between frontend and backend services
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing

What We Offer

• A culture that encourages initiative, creative thinking, and the opportunity to drive meaningful change in a fast-moving, supportive team
• Competitive salary 3500-4500Eur, gross, based on experience and skills
• 8 hours of paid self-development time each month, post-probation
• Professional training programs to develop your expertise
• Department-level team buildings and full-company events like our Winter Ball and Summer Festival
• Comprehensive health insurance after probation
• Fresh fruits and healthy snacks every Tuesday and Thursday
• Relaxation zones with a yoga room, massage chair, and cozy chill-out areas
• Fully equipped game rooms – air hockey, table football, board games, chess
• Modern office near Riga city center with panoramic views of the Daugava
• Fully stocked kitchens – unlimited tea, coffee, hot chocolate, syrups, muesli
• Shower facilities for active commuters
• Special recognition on every work anniversary
• Thoughtful holiday gifts for you and your children
• Festive masterclasses and office events for holidays like Easter, Midsummer, and Christmas