HolidayCheck AG

Software Engineer – User Generated Content (all genders)

HolidayCheck AG  •  Munich, DE (Hybrid)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

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 fullstack 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 recommendations

What you bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 - 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!

HolidayCheck AG

About HolidayCheck AG

Making vacations better – that is the vision of HolidayCheck, the most far-reaching leisure travel platform in the German-speaking region. Transparency, quality, and innovation drive the online booking and review portal to provide travelers with the best holiday experience. The foundation is built on more than 12 million hotel reviews, its own online travel agency, as well as offers from 66 tour operators and other tourism providers. In the online travel agency test by Stiftung Warentest (issue 1/2024), HolidayCheck received an overall rating of “Good” (2.1) and was the only online travel portal to be rated “Very good” (1.1) in the category “Booking and Canceling.” Since 2021, HolidayCheck Car Rental has also offered suitable rental car options on the platform. Travelers can also find plenty of useful information and inspiration in the travel forum with over 4.9 million members and in the HolidayCheck online magazine. Furthermore, HolidayCheck has been actively committed for years to fighting review fraud and has founded the initiative Together Against Fake Reviews. HolidayCheck AG is a subsidiary of the HolidayCheck Group, was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Bottighofen, Switzerland, near the German border city of Constance.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Bottighofen, CH
Year Founded
2003
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