Software Engineer, Backend

As a Backend Software Engineer at Lonely Planet, you’ll be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining the robust backend systems that power our next-generation travel app. This role is critical in shaping the future of our digital travel offerings, ensuring our platform is scalable, reliable, and capable of handling millions of users worldwide.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing scalable backend services using modern technologies
• Collaborating with product managers and designers to define and implement new features
• Working with database technologies to ensure data integrity and performance
• Optimizing system performance and reliability through code reviews and architectural improvements
• Troubleshooting and debugging complex issues in production
• Participating in agile development processes and ceremonies

We’re looking for an experienced backend engineer with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and a passion for building high-quality systems. Proficiency in Elixir is a must, along with experience in building distributed systems. If you’re excited by the challenge of creating scalable, reliable backend infrastructure for a global platform, we want to hear from you.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a trusted, iconic travel brand with over 50 years of experience helping travelers explore the world. Known for our extensive guidebooks, we’re now evolving our digital offerings to create innovative, user-friendly travel digital experiences that bring the expertise of our guides into the modern age. Our goal is to revolutionize how people discover, plan, and experience their travel adventures.

We’re committed to being user-obsessed and focus on understanding and meeting the needs of our travelers. Our team embraces a collaborative and innovative culture, and we’re dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through our work.

If you’re ready to take on this challenge and contribute to the next generation of travel technology, we invite you to apply now.