Fullstack Software Engineer (frontend Focus)

Fullstack Software Engineer (Frontend Focus)

When travelers are searching for a hotel, we want the obvious choice to be trivago! Our leading metasearch engine is super fast and constantly optimized – enabling millions of travelers to compare hotel prices from hundreds of booking sites and find great deals in just a few clicks. We use cutting-edge technology, real-time auction, and machine learning techniques with petabytes of data to create an experience – time and money saved! In the lively city of Düsseldorf, we seize opportunities to learn everyday, innovate, and make an enduring mark on the travel industry. At trivago you will find those who aren't afraid of change but rather embrace it, turning every challenge into a pathway for growth. Join trivago, work with a great team, and grow with us!

Join us in making a difference

Are you ready to join a dynamic engineering team dedicated to empowering independent hoteliers worldwide? As a Fullstack Engineer in the Independent Hotels engineering team (trivago Business Studio), you will join a skilled group of backend, frontend, and full-stack engineers, working in close collaboration with product managers, UX designers, and QA engineers to shape and enhance trivago Business Studio. This innovative platform enables hoteliers to drive direct bookings sustainably by advertising their direct rates, managing their property's visibility on our metasearch engine, and highlighting their unique value in the competitive travel market. Join us in championing technical innovation, nurturing teamwork, and delivering impactful solutions that help key independent hotels succeed on trivago's marketplace.

How you'll make an impact:

• Develop and maintain responsive, high-performance frontend applications using modern frameworks (our stack uses Vue.js).
• Collaborate with backend engineers to align on API integrations and ensure seamless data flow.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with a strong focus on performance and accessibility.
• Partner with UX/UI designers to deliver delightful user experiences.
• Work closely with fellow engineers, QA, and product teams to deliver impactful features from concept to launch.
• Contribute to technology, architecture, workflow, and design decisions within the team.
• Occasionally support medium-complexity backend tasks as needed.

What you'll need to thrive:

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field – or equivalent practical experience (such as a comparable apprenticeship).
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• A strong focus on performance, accessibility, and modern API design.
• Hands-on experience building responsive web applications.
• Experience working with at least one frontend framework (Vue, React, or Angular).
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills.
• Curiosity and drive – you enjoy tackling technical challenges and continuously growing your skills.

Stand out with:

• Direct experience with Vue.js (our stack) or a strong interest in picking it up.
• Familiarity with backend frameworks such as Spring, .NET, or ExpressJS.
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, especially GitHub Actions.
• Experience working with GraphQL APIs.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.

Worried about missing a few requirements? Still apply, and express your motivation as you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

What you can look forward to:

As you grow, so do we.

This is why at trivago, we prioritize your development, offer personalized coaching through Nilo, and provide workshops, educational meetups, conferences, free online learning courses, and access to a fully-equipped campus library.

Moving to join us?

No problem. You can count on the visa support from our talent support team, a relocation package, interest-free newcomer loan, free language classes, regular team and company-wide events to build experiences together.

Life happens.

We offer self-determined vacation (with a minimum of 25 vacation days), flexible working hours, up to 2 work from home days weekly. Additionally you can work remotely from a different location, within Germany or selected countries abroad for up to 20 days per year. You also get free access to the Heycare platform for personalized nanny assistance, and an on-campus kids room.

Enjoy your office days.

Use your daily canteen budget to share lunch with colleagues in our canteen, help yourself to complimentary snacks and drinks in our kitchens, choose from a variety of fitness options with our on-site gym, sports classes, and Urban Sports Club membership, and enjoy the comfort of ergonomic desks and focused work areas.

Thank you for considering a career at trivago! Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and enriching environment for all talents is at the heart of what we do. We understand that embarking on a new job opportunity is a blend of excitement and curiosity. Should any questions arise before you apply, feel free to reach out to us at joinus@trivago.com. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on global travel, we look forward to your application!