Senior JAVA Software Engineer (Fixed Term)
Kayak · Berlin, Germany · Cost Centers
About this role
Kayak is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Berlin, Germany. The posting calls out experience with SQL, Spring, PostgreSQL, MySQL.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Department
- Cost Centers
- Posted
- Feb 19, 2026
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Job description
from Kayak careersAbout KAYAK
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is a leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We’re also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business.
As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
Position
We are looking for a strong mid level Java backend developers to implement new features and maintain KAYAK’s world leading search and booking technology. We integrate with over 200 travel partners and link to over 500,000 hotels and 550 airlines. You will be an essential part of a high powered team that keeps all of this running smoothly – helping millions of people find the best hotels and the best ways to fly from A to B every day!
It is a Fixed Term job contract till 30th September 2027.
In this role you will be expected to work from our Berlin office at least 3 days per week.