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HolidayPirates Group · 1 month ago

Senior Backend Engineer (f/m/d)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

HolidayPirates Group is a travel company focused on making travel accessible and exciting. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain core applications using Clojure, while collaborating with various teams to develop scalable solutions.

Information ServicesLeisureMarketplaceSocial MediaTourismTravel

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement backend services in Clojure

Build scalable APIs and services to support high-throughput, low-latency applications

Improve system performance, reliability, and observability

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver well-designed solutions

Maintain and improve existing codebase with a focus on quality and long-term maintainability

Lead technical discussions and contribute to best practices, tooling, and architecture

Qualification

ClojureBackend developmentFunctional programmingRelational databasesEvent-driven systemsPerformance monitoringCI/CD pipelinesAWSTerraformCommunication

Required

5+ years of backend development experience

Working experience in Clojure or already learning it because of interest

Good understanding of functional programming principles and best practices

Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and caching/key-value stores (e.g., Redis)

Experience with event-driven systems

Familiarity with performance monitoring tools and automated testing tools

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Preferred

Experience with AWS and IaC tools such as Terraform is a plus

Benefits

Inclusive & Diverse: We welcome all pirates from every port; whoever you are, you belong here.

Transparent Pay: Salary bands are clearly communicated from the start no guesswork, just fairness.

Work-Life Adventure: Enjoy workations and exclusive travel perks to keep your explorer’s spirit alive.

Home Office Allowance: Get €50/month to keep your remote setup smooth sailing.

A Ticket Edenred Card: €50/month to keep you fueled, whether you’re snacking at sea or lunching in port.

Tools: A MacBook for work and personal use, plus any extra equipment you need (and a very lovely remote IT support crew).

Wellbeing Support: Access free life coaches, psychologists, and nutritionists to support your mental and physical health.

Learning & Growth: Use your personal training budget to level up your skills at your own pace.

Extra Perks: Private travel insurance, and corporate discounts with brands like Adidas, Apple, LG, and more.

A Truly Global Crew: Work alongside inspiring crewmates from across the globe and drop anchor in our Berlin Mitte office whenever you like (bonus: it’s dog friendly, so feel free to bring your mate!).

Legendary Events: From our annual summit to team get-togethers, we celebrate well and often.

Visa Assistance: We support relocation and visa processes for international candidates.