Job Description
At lastminute.com, we live for the holidays. We are the European Travel-Tech leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages. With technology, we turn spontaneous thoughts into meaningful experiences, helping people travel the world.
The job in brief
Job Title - Software Engineer
Working model - hybrid from Chiasso
Team - you will join the Finance Systems Engineering team
Level - Professional
Contract - Permanent - full-time (36 h/week)
What your impact will be
Modernize legacy processes: Gradually transition monolithic ETL workflows toward a microservices-based ecosystem, identifying opportunities to reduce technical debt.
Develop microservices: Design, write, and test high-quality software using practices such as TDD, DDD, Clean Code, and SOLID principles.
Support data infrastructure: Maintain and optimize existing ETL pipelines built with Talend 7/8, ensuring full business continuity through effective KLO (Keep-the-Lights-On) activities.
Automate Finance operations: Collaborate closely with Finance stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver solutions that automate manual or recurring processes.
Qualifications
2+ years of experience in software development, with hands-on experience using an OO/FP language — preferably Java or Kotlin
Understanding of microservices architecture, REST API design patterns, and backend development
Solid SQL skills and previous experience working with relational databases (MySQL, Vertica, PostgreSQL, or similar)
Previous experience with ETL tools or data integration platforms (Talend, Informatica, SSIS, or similar)
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, multilingual environment, translating business requirements into technical solutions and sharing knowledge with peers
Background in financial systems, e-commerce, or the travel industry
Experience specifically with Talend 7 or Talend 8
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience using Git and version control workflows
Previous experience with Clean Code, SOLID principles, and an Agile mindset
Experience working with the Spring/Spring Boot ecosystem
Additional Information
Perks of working with us
An inclusive, friendly, and international environment (you’ll be working with colleagues from +10 countries and over 48 nationalities)
Shorter working week (36h as full time), with a half working day on Fridays
Flexible start and end of the working day, with core hours from 10:00 to 4:00 pm
Possibility to work from anywhere for a period of time per year defined according to local regulations
How we learn together
Fri-Yays: half a day on Friday morning with a no-meeting mandate and dedicated to deep work, personal growth, learning and training and/or focus time.
Professional and managerial skills development training paths, access to e-learning platforms such as O’Reilly, Udemy, Coursera (depending on the department), and to our internal platform offering bespoke training content
Other perks
2 paid days off per year for volunteering purposes
Occasional social events to foster connections among colleagues
Travel industry discounts and flash exclusive staff fares
We support our employees through life’s significant moments with leave options (e.g. parental responsibilities, marriages, bereavements, relocations, etc.) in line with local laws.
Wish you were here? We do, too!
Selection process steps
HR interview (15-30 minutes)
Java Technical Interview
SQL Technical Interview
(*Please note the process can slightly vary. The recruiter in charge will share more details when setting up the interview)
Our commitment to celebrate diversity and generate belonging
At the heart of our culture is a commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or expression, and accessibility. We strongly believe in an equal opportunity space, which is welcoming and celebrates the uniqueness of everyone who works here. We value different lived experiences and respect viewpoints, as we know unicity drives innovation. We want to make sure our people reflect the communities across the world we help travel.
Eligibility criteria
By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you are legally authorised to work in the country of employment and that you do not require visa sponsorship to obtain employment visa status.
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