Senior Software Engineer - Edinburgh

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Overview TravelPerk is a global travel and expense management platform. Its all-in-one platform gives travelers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need. The result saves time, money, and hassle for everyone. TravelPerk has industry-leading travel inventory alongside powerful management features, 24/7 customer support, state-of-the-art technology, and consumer-grade design. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we have grown to over 1,800 people across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a unicorn and in 2025 we raised 200 million in a Series E funding round, increasing our valuation of 2.7 billion. We have been winning awards too. Since 2023, we have been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel. These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to get the most out of their travel.
Senior Software Engineer We are not looking for stack experts. We are looking for smart people who can bring in the best tools and processes to get the job done. You will work on a day-to-day basis with our product team to design, architect and implement our product. TravelPerk is a next-generation platform to take the pain out of booking and managing business travel. This position involves:
Responsibilities
Product development in Python/Django and/or React of a travel-related web-based product
Integrations between our product to 3rd party APIs
System architecture design, implementation, and testing
Work in an Agile environment with strong attention to well-documented code, unit testing, and continuous integration
Mentor, coach, and train other colleagues as a domain expert
Qualifications
Product Engineering mindset
Pragmatism and obsession for simplicity, efficiency, and performance
Extensive experience in similar roles building technically complex products in web programming languages
Expert-level in server-side, client-side or full-stack development. Your final role within the team will depend on your skills and internal training will be provided
Obsession for quality and testing
Eager to learn new technologies and frameworks
Strong communication skills
Bonus Points
Experience in the travel industry
DevOps experience with the AWS suite
Experience working with high-performing, Agile development teams
People who like to build stuff (open source contributions are welcomed)
What we offer A competitive compensation package, including equity options in TravelPerk; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; Company Pension Plan with Aviva; Private medical insurance from Bupa; Life insurance with Zurich; Income Protection + Wellbeing App with Unum; Access to voluntary dental insurance through Bupa; Tax-efficient schemes such as Cycle2Work & electric car leasing via Octopus; Discounts on gym memberships with GymFlex; iFeel mental health support with therapists year-round; Access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards; TravelPerk events including our annual summer party; Parental leave: 12 to 16 weeks, based on location and eligibility factors; 16 paid hours per year to volunteer; A Work-from-anywhere in the world allowance of 20 working days per year; Exponential growth opportunities.
How we work Our vision is for TravelPerk to be the platform for human connection in real life. We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person three days a week. For roles in Customer Care, this can be up to five days per week in the office. This role requires you to be within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.
TravelPerk is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that commitment.
Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams All official communication from TravelPerk will always come from email addresses ending in @TravelPerk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from TravelPerk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security@travelperk.com and we’ll confirm whether it’s legitimate.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Technology
Industries Technology, Information and Internet
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Location:
Edinburgh
Salary:
£150,000 - £200,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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