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Distribusion Technologies GmbHDG

Senior Ruby Software Engineer (all genders)

Distribusion is a technology platform providing access to ground transportation worldwide, enabling a better travel experience from search to settlement.

Distribusion Technologies GmbH

Employee count: 201-500

Germany only

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Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travelers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com.

We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. We are one of the fastest growing startups in travel, backed by leading venture capital investors including TQ Ventures, Lightrock, Creandum, and Northzone, and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond.

We are searching for a Senior Ruby Software Engineer to join our Booking team. The role implies contribution to the product & technical domains of excellence in the main API product that allows big retailers to seamlessly purchase tickets from bus & rail carriers around the globe. The team enables the functionality of a booking system, including booking orchestration, invoicing, ticketing, and more.

What you will do:

  • Deliver high-quality Ruby code for new carrier & retailer integrations.

  • Manage and orchestrate a large number of microservices.

  • Maintain existing Ruby code.

  • Improve test coverage and quality of deliverables.

  • Contribute to system architectural decisions within the team.

  • Contribute to the development of internal tools and libraries.

  • Mentoring and guiding junior team members.

Workplace:

We are a remote-first company with teams located around the Globe.

Also, with the HQ office in Berlin, where the team often meets in the office.

Requirements

Who you are:

  • 5-7+ years of software engineering experience with a minimum of 3+ years of professional experience working with Ruby. Please note we have technical challenges for engineers with 10+ years of experience operating at Staff/Principal level and you are also welcome to apply if you are in this category.

  • Experience with test-driven development.

  • Extensive experience integrating external APIs.

  • Deep understanding of distributed systems principles.

  • Experience working with microservices and/or service-oriented architecture.

  • Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

  • Good understanding of Kubernetes from a software engineering perspective.

  • Experience working with public cloud providers (GCP is preferred).

  • Good understanding of relational and non-relational database principles.

  • Hands-on experience in designing robust REST APIs.

  • You are fluent in English, both verbal and written.

What you can expect:

  • You will join a fast-paced travel tech company and take on a rapidly growing industry.

  • You will take on ownership and responsibility from day one and have a direct impact on the success of the company.

  • We value agility! We’re constantly updating our tech stack and offer the best possible tools to ensure all of our in-house engineers, partners, and carriers benefit from cutting-edge, efficient solutions.

  • You will work with global companies. Our product attracts the biggest names in travel technology, such as Booking.com, Google Maps, and national carriers like Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.

  • You will join an international team of talented and driven people with a clear mission. Expect your colleagues to inspire, support and challenge you every day!

  • We offer flexible and remote working conditions, relocation opportunities, and career growth in a small and developing company.

Our hiring team for this role:
Your Talent Partner (TP) and point of contact is Bogdan Codorean, and the Hiring Manager (HM) is Bartosz Pranczke.
For any queries, contact out to your Talent Partner at (talent@distribusion.com).

Do you want to work on a product that is used by millions of people daily with a high load, availability and scalability, and most advanced technology? Come join us!

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At Distribusion Technologies, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the ground transportation industry through groundbreaking technology. Our mission is to forge a globally unified standard for ground transportation, making it as simple and seamless to book as a flight. We have engineered the world's premier B2B booking API, a testament to our commitment to innovation. This powerful platform serves as the largest network of its kind, connecting a vast array of carriers—including bus, airport transfer, train, and ferry providers—with a global network of travel retailers. Through our sophisticated technological infrastructure, we are dismantling the complexities of a fragmented market, which has long been hampered by legacy systems and a lack of standardization. Our technology empowers online travel agencies, metasearch websites, and other mobility platforms to effortlessly integrate and offer comprehensive ground transportation options to their customers through a single, unified API.

Our innovation extends beyond simple connectivity. We are building an advanced digital infrastructure that not only facilitates bookings but also enhances the entire travel experience, from the initial search to the final settlement. For our carrier partners, we provide an end-to-end booking solution that unlocks access to millions of new customers and provides powerful retail tools for managing offers and ancillaries, thereby maximizing their sales and profitability. For retailers, our platform offers unparalleled access to the most extensive content portfolio in the industry, all standardized for easy integration. By tackling the technological challenges that have historically hindered the online accessibility of ground transportation, Distribusion is not just a market leader; we are the architects of a more connected, efficient, and sustainable future for global travel. We are driven by a vision where every leg of a journey is bookable from anywhere, creating a truly integrated and accessible travel ecosystem for everyone.

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