Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

AHOY MATE!

Founded in 2011, the HolidayPirates Group has been making waves in the travel world ever since!

To achieve our mission of delivering the best travel deals, we want to attract talented people from all over the world.

That’s why our pirates can work all across Europe - Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, the UK, or Poland and the US. Whether it’s fully remote or enjoying regular workations and flexible hours, we make your job fit your life (not the other way around!)

MISSION AT HAND

Are you an engineer excited about Clojure and functional programming—someone who wants to understand not just how to write code, but why it's built the way it is?

Do you love digging into problems and growing a stronger skill set along the way?

As a Backend Engineer, you'll be a key part of our backend team, designing, building, and maintaining core applications on our platform.

We operate at the intersection of agility and stability—moving fast while staying pragmatic. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to build scalable, high-quality solutions using Clojure and other modern technologies—with real room to bring your own ideas, not just execute someone else's.

From day one, you’ll be part of the decision-making process, enjoying real ownership and accountability.

For this role you can be based in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, the UK or Poland.

DUTIES ON DECK

Design, and implement backend services in Clojure with the team

Build scalable APIs and services to support high-throughput, low-latency applications

Contribute to improving system performance and reliability (with guidance from senior team members)

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver well-designed solutions.

Maintain and improve existing codebase with a focus on quality and long-term maintainability

Participate in technical discussions and help shape best practices.

Communicate proactively with your manager and team on progress, blockers, and trade-offs

YOUR TREASURE OF EXPERIENCE

Minimum 2-3 years of working experience as a Backend Engineer

Experience in Clojure or interest in learning it

Using AI for solving problems and using agentic coding is a must

Understanding of functional programming principles and best practices

Experience with relational databases and key-value stores

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

THE PIRATE SHIP OFFERS YOU

Flexible working hours and a remote first company (with the freedom to work abroad for up to 181 days)

A MacBook (also for private use) as well as any other needed equipment including a very lovely remote IT support

50€ for home office allowance per month

50€ tax free cash card per month

Urban Sport Club Membership

Mental health impulse sessions and relaxation sessions

2 volunteering days for an organization

Further training budget at your free disposition

Private Travel Insurance

Opportunity to join the pirates pension scheme

Save money with corporate discounts across brands like Adidas, LG, Bosch, Apple, and more

Benefit from a number of advantages through the Travel Industry Card

Visit our lovely office in Berlin Mitte as often as you want

Business summits and legendary team events

A unique and open company culture, where sharing ideas is our lifeblood

The opportunity to leave your footprint aboard the pirate ship

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