Software Development Engineer II - Expedia Global Payments

Introduction to the Team Expedia Technology teams partner with our Product teams to create innovative products, services, and tools to deliver high-quality experiences for travelers, partners, and our employees. A singular technology platform powered by data and machine learning provides secure, differentiated, and personalized experiences that drive loyalty and traveler satisfaction. The Software Development Engineer II position is part of the consumer payments team within Expedia Global Payments, under the Book-to-Trip division. This team builds and maintains critical systems that manage backend APIs to support processing of credit cards for consumers and B2B transactions, administrative tools for payment configurations and support for various payment methods. Our services are designed with high security, scalability, and availability in mind, supporting credit cards and payment routing at global scale. As an engineer on this team, you'll apply your passion for backend development, cloud computing, and modern engineering practices to solve real-world challenges that impact millions of partners/travelers worldwide. In this role, you will Design, build, and maintain scalable backend payment services that support Expedia’s global travel platform Apply software design principles, data structures and/or design patterns and computer science fundamentals to write code that is clean, maintainable, optimized, modular with good naming conventions Implement secure data handling practices to protect payment information and meet compliance standards Recommend and apply architectural patterns or GenAI capabilities to improve system design and innovation Enhance service reliability through observability, automation, and continuous operational improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features aligned with Expedia’s strategic goals Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or Master's in a related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience 2+ years of experience in backend software development, working with cloud-based and distributed systems at scale Proficiency in Java/J2EE, C#, or similar object-oriented languages, with hands‑on experience integrating services with relational and NoSQL databases Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure/test automation, and delivering features in Agile development environments Preferred Qualifications Experience working on payment platforms or implementing backend services leveraging GenAI technologies Experience contributing to multiple multi-quarter, cross-team projects Experience supporting complex distributed systems in production through monitoring, debugging, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis Demonstrated experience designing and deploying scalable services in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) A Master's degree in a related technical field Location and Availability This role is only available in Seattle, WA. In alignment with our flexible work model, employees are required to be in office at least three days a week. We are unable to offer relocation assistance for this role. Compensation The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $119,000.00 to $166,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $190,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future. Benefits Expedia Group offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent membership. Accommodation requests If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Traveltechessentialist