Staff Software Engineer (Golang)

Brno
Engineering – Inventory (E) /
full-time /
Hybrid
Kiwi.com is a leading global travel-tech company headquartered in the Czech Republic. Our innovative algorithm enables users to find better route options and prices other search engines can’t see, daily performing billions of price checks across 95% of global flight content. Are you bold, bright and curious? Join a global business that’s still got a start-up heart.

Our Search Backend team connects travelers with their perfect journeys by harnessing advanced algorithms and comprehensive travel data. We provide seamless search experiences and introduce innovative features such as our Virtual Interlining product. We flourish in addressing complex travel data challenges and transforming business needs into technical solutions using the best technologies available. Our work directly influences the search experience for millions of users globally. We take pride in our collaborative spirit, shared responsibilities, and dedication to creating high-performance systems at scale. Join us to reimagine the travel industry and create meaningful impacts in the world.

What you will do

    • You will collaborate within a small, dynamic team to build impactful features aligned with our product roadmap.
    • Your contributions to product architecture will shape technical direction and support solution implementation.
    • You will empower code quality through code reviews, clean coding, and testing strategies.
    • You will ensure system reliability by minimizing technical debt and anticipating issues.
    • By supporting Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban, you will maintain transparency and maximize value delivery.
    • You will mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.
    • Your expertise won't be siloed. You'll have opportunities to contribute to architectural discussions and technical decisions that impact Kiwi.com's platform as a whole.

What you will need

    • You will bring expertise in building and scaling high-performance systems.
    • Proficiency in Golang to guide technical decisions and mentor others is essential.
    • You enjoy guiding technical projects and ensuring successful delivery.
    • Your passion for learning, especially in aviation travel, is important.
    • Familiarity with best practices in debugging, monitoring, containerization, and more is necessary.
    • You will solve complex problems by quickly understanding systems and implementing solutions.
    • Clear and confident communication skills to explain technical concepts to all audiences are important.
    • Your sense of ownership will drive you to take the initiative and deliver high-quality results.

We offer you

    • We give our employees the freedom to choose between the environment of work from home and our modern office located in ZET Nová Zbrojovka with an in-house gym, masseur, sleeping spots, canteen, showers, chillout zones, free refreshments, Rebelbeans coffee, garage for cars/motorbikes/bicycles.
    • We enjoy benefits, such as meal vouchers, 25 days of paid vacation, Cafeteria, sick days, VIP Medical Care, Multisport card, Makro Cash & Carry Card, Employee Assistance Program, and career development framework.
    • Annual financial bonus based on company and individual performance.
    • Relocation package (including visa transfer support).
    • We're rewarding Kiwis with flight vouchers to celebrate their Kiwi anniversaries. 
    • Grow.Kiwi program which supports parents and keeps them engaged with the company. 
    • Dogs are welcome in our offices.
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Interested? Join us and help us make travel more accessible to all. 

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