At Booking, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you make. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we can empower everyone to experience the world.
We’re a truly global e-commerce company, with business operations in nearly every country and city on the planet. And we want to make it easy for everyone, anywhere in the world, to pay for their travel or do business with our platform – whenever and however it’s convenient for them.
Our brand new FinTech business unit – with teams in Amsterdam, Shanghai and Bangalore – develops new products and drives innovation to help us continue removing financial friction from the travel process. That makes buying and selling travel-related products and services simpler for both travelers and partners.
We have several openings across our fast-growing FinTech (300+ people in tech) department!
Role Overview
As a Senior SAP developer, you will be responsible for implementing technology that enables and extends solutions to meet business requirements and fits into Booking's system architecture. Responsible for implementing changes and new functions, testing new developments, collaborating with SAP specialists, partners and developers. Give strong support for maintaining and improving all Financial processes, systems and functionalities, which requires good understanding of Financial principals, terms. Actively contributing in identifying best technical solutions together with SAP specialists. Help to train and grow junior colleagues. Learn and share knowledge of new technologies.
Due to the rapid and continuous growth of the organization, the tasks and duties of this role may evolve over time. We’re looking for humble, ambitious people who are keen to develop and grow, pick up new technologies and responsibilities.
Key Job Responsibilities & Duties
Lead, supervise and improve, technical design of business requirements and implement them in line with existing standards and system architecture
Support business and functional stakeholders with implementing an innovative solution in SAP S4 using compliant methodologies
Build scalable interfaces co-operating with other internal or external technical teams
Build test options for technical solutions, using Booking's test methodology and tools
Create, keep up-to-date and review technical documentations to guide internal and external users, publish them on Booking's forums
Build front-end applications applying the local booking or standard SAP best practices, guidelines
Implement changes, bug fixes and new functions based on business requirements
Convert stakeholders’ requirements into technical specification
Contribute in 2nd-, and 3rd line of technical support activities
Contribute to the team spirit by encourage the willingness for new solutions, continuous learning and innovation
Learn new technologies and build innovative solutions
Optimize and redesign old functions, to improve business processes using SAP best practices
Share knowledge with other colleagues
Role Qualifications & Requirements
10+ years excellent level of knowledge of ABAP and/or other open source development language
Have good knowledge of financial processes, accounting functions and activities
Experience with P2P and VIM
Hands-on experience with SAP Systems and its development techniques (RICEFW), WebService and API development, Front-end solutions and/or open source development knowledge
Solid experience with interface techniques (REST, OData etc)
Excellent knowledge in one of the following area: HANA development, FIORI, UI5 or other relevant technology
Advance development knowledge of S4HANA and new ABAP 7.5x syntax (CDS, RAP, AMDP)
It’s a plus to have knowledge any of Amazon, Azure, Google cloud
A great teammate, proactive and capable of working independently
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Good verbal and written communication
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies
Solution oriented and result driven attitude
Agile attitude and ability to work in a constantly evolving environment
Ability to handle various tasks
Benefits & Perks: Global impact, Personal Relevance
An opportunity to contribute to a high scale, sophisticated, world-renowned product, and seeing the real-time impact of your work on millions of travelers worldwide
Be part of a truly international fast-paced environment and performance-driven culture
Various opportunities to grow technically and personally via side projects, hackathons, conferences, and your involvement in the community
Full relocation support for you and your family (if the case) to move to Amsterdam - one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe. We have fine-tuned this process by successfully relocating 300+ Technology professionals to Amsterdam in the last year alone!
A performance-based company that offers 29 vacation days, career advancement, and lucrative compensation, including bonuses and stock potential
Discount on Booking accommodations with the “Booking Deal” including other perks and benefits
Company-sponsored community and social activities to help our employees become integrated with each other and Dutch culture
Diverse and creative colleagues from every corner of the world
With over 70 different nationalities within the technology department alone, you will be able to absorb new skills and grow your career in a multicultural environment
We value the diversity of all types and in an open, dynamic workplace. This has been a pillar at Booking since day one, and something we continue to strongly believe in and build today.
Booking is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.
Pre-Employment Screening:
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
