Scala Engineer

Help Us Enhance Online Travel Experiences

dé VakantieDiscounter (Elmar Reizen BV) is the leading online travel agency in The Netherlands where our customers experience a more accessible and more comfortable way of booking their holiday: www.vakantiediscounter.nl 

Why This Role Is for You 

As a Scala Engineer at dé VakantieDiscounter, you’ll be at the heart of transforming our travel technology platform. Your work will directly impact millions of users, helping them find the best holiday deals by processing billions of data points. If you enjoy tackling challenges that push the boundaries of scale, reliability, and performance, this role is made for you. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Engineering at Scale: Build and maintain integrations with external suppliers, enabling real-time price comparison across billions of data points. 

• Innovative Technology: Leverage Scala, ZIO, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to create reliable, high-performance systems. 

• Collaborative Problem Solving: Work closely with teammates, participate in pair programming, and review pull requests to ensure high-quality code. 

• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to our culture of innovation with exploration days (10% of your time) dedicated to experimenting with novel ideas and technologies. 

• Proactive Monitoring: Implement robust logging and monitoring systems (Grafana and GCP logging) to spot and address issues before they arise. 

What We’re Looking For 

We’re searching for a motivated, curious, and experienced engineer with a passion for functional programming and building scalable systems. 

Your skills include: 

• 6+ years of engineering experience, with Scala as your go-to language. 

• Solid understanding of functional programming principles (experience with ZIO is a plus). 

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. 

• Some familiarity with TypeScript for occasional work on back-office applications. 

• A DevOps mindset with a focus on quality, performance, and reliability. 

• A strong learner who thrives in an Agile environment and is eager to contribute to team improvements. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

• Impactful Work: Shape the future of travel technology, solving real-world problems for millions of users. 

• Career Growth: Develop your skills with access to courses, conferences, and events. 

• Flexible Working: Work in a hybrid model with the option to combine remote work and time in our Amsterdam city-center office. 

• Generous Benefits: Enjoy 30 paid vacation days, a competitive salary, health and pension benefits, and discounts on holiday trips. 

• Relocation Support: Moving to The Netherlands? We’ve got you covered with visa assistance, housing help, and the 30% tax ruling. 

• Inspiring Culture: Join a fast-growing, flat organization where your opinions truly matter. 

What Sets Us Apart 

At dé VakantieDiscounter, we’re not just about writing great code. We’re about empowering our team to explore, innovate, and lead the way in travel technology. We believe in: 

• Innovation Time: 10% of your time is dedicated to experimentation and creativity. 

• Continuous Feedback: A transparent, collaborative environment where everyone’s voice matters. 

• Real-World Impact: The systems you build will help millions of people find the perfect holiday deal.