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Software Engineer (JavaScript)

Rocket Travel
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Rocket Travel, Inc., a subsidiary of Booking Holdings, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer (with a JavaScript focus) to join our core product team in our West Loop, Chicago office.

You will be involved in all facets of the software development process from inception to deployment. You should enjoy building new products, researching and developing new technologies, and coming up with new ideas. We are looking for a customer- and product-focused engineer.

You'll be an integral member of one of our emerging product teams, helping to build travel-focused web applications. Your goals will include developing and improving our web applications, designing and implementing A/B tests, building new features, and contributing to the experience our customers have come to expect from Rocket Travel and our partners. You’ll be working with our front-end builds (Angular and other frameworks), and our back-end REST API’s (built in JVM languages).

Requirements

  • You communicate clearly and effectively.
  • You are interested in sharing ownership and product direction for our customer-facing web applications.
  • You are passionate about learning and helping your teammates learn.
  • You know the fundamentals of JavaScript extremely well.
  • You have developed and deployed one or more large-scale Angular projects.
  • You have worked with consuming/calling REST API's.
  • You have experience with JavaScript unit testing.
  • You have experience with JavaScript build tools such as Webpack, and deployment to cloud environments such as AWS.
  • You are familiar with agile programming methodologies.
  • You are authorized to accept employment in the US from any employer.
  • You are available to start within three weeks of accepting an offer, and are willing to work from our Chicago office.

    • Benefits

    • Having ownership in our products and our customers' experiences, building features that can be implemented and deployed in a matter of hours.
    • Learning and growing professionally while being set up for success, collaborating closely with experienced business/design/technology teammates.
    • Working with intrinsically motivated folks with a track record of delivering great products.
    • Developing software using AWS, GitHub, modern development practices, and the best tools available.
    • Receiving a competitive compensation package, including bonus, health/dental insurance, and 401k matching.
    • Choosing your own computer/gear.
    • Receiving a monthly cell phone stipend.
    • Enjoying unlimited vacation, with free travel credits.
    • Working remotely as needed, in a team with a remote-friendly culture.
    • Learning at bi-monthly engineering lunch-and-learns for professional development.
    • Enjoying free snacks, drinks, and coffee at our dog-friendly Chicago office in the West Loop.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    No recruiters, please.

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    Technology we use

    • Engineering
    • Product
    • People Operations
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      • SlackCollaboration
      • ZoomCollaboration
      • Greenhouse Collaboration
      • Workday Collaboration

    Location

    A former industrial zone, now a hip dining and nightlife hotspot. Rocket Travel is located right at the heart of Fulton Market easy access by the L.

    An Insider's view of Rocket Travel

    What are some social events your company does?

    Every year, Rocket Travel puts on an annual company retreat. Last year, we went to Scottsdale, AZ where we got to spend time with our co-workers from all across the Globe! One of my favorite memories was participating in a team building event where we got to build dog houses and donate them to military families in need.

    Emma

    Senior Recruiter

    What does your typical day look like?

    In the morning, I set time aside to drink coffee & plan my day. Our team does a daily sync to discuss goals & where we need support. The majority of my time is spent creating and updating email journeys for our partners as well as for Rocket. I enjoy brainstorming creative ideas for future campaigns & ways to engage with our audiences!

    Ebony

    Email Marketing Associate

    How does the company support your career growth?

    Something that has marked my career path has been the ability to learn from such talented & empathetic women at different levels - my managers, team, and colleagues. They are all so passionate about what they do that it is contagious! Most recently, Rocket has supported the most significant change I've ever imagined; relocating across the globe.

    Andrea

    Director of Strategic Partnerships (APAC/MEA)

    How do you make yourself accessible to the rest of the team?

    Everything from virtual hangouts to wellness check-ins have worked well, but don't necessarily replace the innovation and collaboration from "random office chats." Making it a habit to hop on a videocall or chat conversation with someone you haven't spoken to in a while can help alleviate some of that pain.

    Simon

    Chief Product Officer

    How does your team reward individual success?

    Rocket regularly refines our people processes to ensure team members have opportunities to be recognized for their contributions & build a fulfilling career here. We provide transparency around career paths and compensation. We also facilitate a performance management process, which incorporates 360 feedback, to promote professional growth!

    Amy

    VP of People Operations

    What are Rocket Travel Perks + Benefits

    Culture
    Partners with nonprofits
    Rocket Travel offers a charity match credit after 1 year of service to donate to your favorite non-profit of choice
    Open door policy
    Team based strategic planning
    Pair programming
    Open office floor plan
    Employee-led culture committees
    Employee awards
    Flexible work schedule
    Remote work program
    Diversity
    Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
    Mandated unconscious bias training
    Diversity employee resource groups
    Hiring practices that promote diversity
    Health Insurance + Wellness
    Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    Disability insurance
    Dental insurance
    Vision insurance
    Health insurance
    Life insurance
    Wellness programs
    Team workouts
    Mental health benefits
    Financial & Retirement
    401(K)
    401(K) matching
    Performance bonus
    Pay transparency
    Child Care & Parental Leave
    Generous parental leave
    Family medical leave
    Vacation + Time Off
    Generous PTO
    Sabbatical
    Paid sick days
    Flexible time off
    Office Perks
    Commuter benefits
    Company-sponsored outings
    Free snacks and drinks
    Some meals provided
    Company-sponsored happy hours
    Pet friendly
    Home-office stipend for remote employees
    Professional Development
    Job training & conferences
    Lunch and learns
    Promote from within
    Mentorship program

    Additional Perks + Benefits

    Vacation credits • Flexible work schedules • Competitive salary and bonus structure • Monthly cell-phone stipend • Stocked kitchen, keg and fridge • Work with intrinsically motivated folks with a track record for building new businesses from scratch • Frequent professional development opportunities, happy hours, live-band karaoke, Smash Brothers competitions, and ping-pong tournaments.

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