Software Engineer – User Generated Content (all genders)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Bottighofen, München

Start your very own journey – with HolidayCheck!

At HolidayCheck, everything revolves around making vacations better – together. We're not only enabling the best time of the year for our travelers, but also creating an inspiring work atmosphere for our HolidayCheckers in our modern office in Munich or Bottighofen (Switzerland).

We live our company values every day: as #TeamHolidayCheck, we build trust, take ownership, and love what we do – all for the perfect holiday experience!

As a Fullstack Software Engineer on HolidayCheck’s User Generated Content (UGC) team, you will build the next generation of systems that power authentic traveler contributions. From reviews and ratings to photos and tips, you’ll enable millions of users to share their experiences and, in turn, help others make confident, trustworthy travel decisions. Together with product managers, designers, data scientists, and fellow engineers, you’ll deliver scalable, AI-driven solutions that surface the most relevant insights - making UGC more meaningful, accessible, and impactful than ever before.

Your Tasks

Build full-stack systems that collect, process, and display UGC at scale
Develop reliable backend services and APIs for reviews, photos, and ratings
Create intuitive, responsive interfaces that encourage traveler contributions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the traveler journey
Use data and feedback to refine ranking, personalization, and recommendation

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
0 - 3 years of professional experience in software engineering
Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js for both frontend and backend development
Experience or exposure to writing automated tests for frontend and backend applications
Understanding of CI/CD tools and workflows
Basic knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL, or key-value stores)
Experience with additional programming languages such as Python, Go, Scala, or PHP is a plus

Our “All Inclusive Package” for you

Workation & Flexibility

20 days of workation within the EU – work where others go on vacation
60/40 hybrid model: two office days for collaboration & team spirit, three days remote
Flexible working hours – early bird or night owl? We’ve got you covered!

Development & Culture 

Extensive internal & external training opportunities
Diverse corporate culture with over 30 nationalities
From newbie to champion: structured onboarding for a smooth start

Perks & Appreciation 

Anniversary perks in the form of extra vacation days or travel subsidies
Your choice of hardware – Mac, Windows, or Linux
Free parking or public transport subsidy

 Work-Life-Balance & Wellbeing 

Childcare subsidy for a family-friendly balance
Depending on location: EGYM Wellpass / Hansefit membership or gym subsidy
Healthy & delicious meals in the cafeteria or from our in-house chef Evelyn

Ready to join the HolidayCheck adventure? Then grab your suitcase full of talent and send us your application!

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About us

Let’s make holidays better – together!

HolidayCheck is one of Europe’s leading digital companies for holidaymakers. We bring together under one roof the hotel review and travel booking portal HolidayCheck, the tour operator HolidayCheck Reisen, and our rental car platform.

Our vision? Make holidays better! Our culture? Colorful, international, and diverse! Here, people with a wide range of skills and personalities come together to create an inspiring environment – full of ideas, learning opportunities, and team spirit. Sounds like you? Then join our team!