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lastminute.comSoftware Engineering - Finance Core Platform
lastminute.com operates as a European travel-technology enterprise focusing on dynamic holiday packages. The organization is seeking a professional Software Engineer to join its Finance Core Platform…
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lastminute.com operates as a European travel-technology enterprise focusing on dynamic holiday packages. The organization is seeking a professional Software Engineer to join its Finance Core Platform team located in Chiasso, Switzerland. This permanent, full-time position involves operating in a hybrid work model for thirty-six hours per week. The professional will build robust microservices that support transaction processing, partner reconciliations, and billing operations, ensuring system scalability and precision for customer bookings.…
Job Description
lastminute.com operates as a European travel-technology enterprise focusing on dynamic holiday packages. The organization is seeking a professional Software Engineer to join its Finance Core Platform team located in Chiasso, Switzerland.
This permanent, full-time position involves operating in a hybrid work model for thirty-six hours per week. The professional will build robust microservices that support transaction processing, partner reconciliations, and billing operations, ensuring system scalability and precision for customer bookings.
Suitable candidates possess strong programming capabilities within the JVM ecosystem and embrace agile engineering standards. Daily tasks involve designing applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining cloud infrastructure, and taking end-to-end ownership of mission-critical financial systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software for core financial platforms
- Write and test applications using clean code, test-driven development, domain-driven design, and SOLID principles
- Build secure and resilient applications capable of managing high volumes of daily requests
- Collaborate with architects on system architecture, technical solutions, and cloud infrastructure
- Manage delivery quality, performance, reliability, and scalability across the platform
- Mentor peers, conduct pair programming, and share technical knowledge within the team
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated end-to-end solutions
Requirements
- Hands-on programming experience in object-oriented or functional programming languages focusing on the JVM ecosystem such as Java or Kotlin
- Working background in clean code, SOLID principles, agile mindset, and test-driven or domain-driven design
- Practical experience utilizing the Spring and Spring Boot ecosystem
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex business needs into technical solutions
- Full fluency in written and spoken English
Qualifications
- Prior background working in product-centric technology companies or fast-paced startup environments
- Practical experience applying extreme programming practices
- Cloud computing experience utilizing AWS cloud services
- Expertise in creating and maintaining microservices and containerized environments with Kubernetes
- Familiarity with asynchronous messaging architectures and queues including RabbitMQ and Kafka
Core Skills
Benefits
- Shorter working week of 36 hours for full-time employees with a half working day on Fridays
- Flexible start and end times for the working day
- Option to work from anywhere for a designated period each year based on local regulations
- Fri-Yays offering a morning without meetings dedicated to personal growth, training, and deep work
- Access to professional skills development training paths and e-learning platforms
- Two paid days off per year designated for volunteering activities
- Travel industry discounts and exclusive staff fares
- Leave options supporting significant life moments such as parental responsibilities, marriages, bereavements, and relocations
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
This role is based in Chiasso, Switzerland, utilizing a hybrid working model.
What is the employment type and weekly hours?
It is a permanent, full-time position consisting of a 36-hour work week with a half working day on Fridays.
What technical experience is required?
Applicants must have hands-on programming experience in the JVM ecosystem using Java or Kotlin, along with knowledge of Spring and Spring Boot, clean code, and test-driven or domain-driven design.
What is the salary for this role?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
What language is used in the workplace?
Full fluency in written and spoken English is required.
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