DevOps Engineer at Expedia

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Data Analytics, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

3 years in a similar DevOps/Platform/SRE role
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar
Experience configuring automated build, test, and release systems
Experience administering online collaboration and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, or Git platforms)
Experience with Cloud Technologies - AWS, Lambda, Kubernetes or relevant
Experience with CI/CD: Jenkins
Infrastructure as Code & Config: Terraform, (awareness of Helm, AWS CloudFormation)
Observability & Monitoring: Grafana, Prometheus or other
Security & Compliance: Knowledge of secrets management
Networking: VPC design, ingress/egress, WAF concepts
Data & Messaging: PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, or SQS/SNS
Scripting and Languages: Bash/Shell, Groovy, PowerShell/Windows Batch, Python
Ways of Working: Agile/Scrum/Kanban, Jira/Confluence, Git

Responsibilities

Design and manage CI/CD pipelines and the underlying infrastructure that power our software delivery
Maintain and evolve build pipelines, tooling, and platform components to improve product quality and team efficiency
Manage local/cloud infrastructure and partner with development teams to deliver internal and external applications
Be a liaison between development and support teams, and external partners to mature delivery practices (e.g., release orchestration, security testing, change management)
Provide estimates, surface risks, and contribute ideas following team processes and standards
Participate in backlog refinement, planning, and technical discussions (scope, acceptance criteria)
Research, and advocate for technologies and practices that can be reused across teams and projects
Follow and help refine engineering standards, SDLC processes, and compliance practices across the organization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CI/CDpipelinesinfrastructureautomationobservabilitymonitoringcloud infrastructureDevOpsrelease orchestrationsecurity testingchange management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this DevOps Engineer role remote or on-site?

The position is on-site.

What experience is required for this DevOps Engineer position?

Candidates need 3 years in a similar DevOps/Platform/SRE role, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar, and experience configuring automated build, test, and release systems.

What technical skills and tools are used in this role?

Key skills include experience with Cloud Technologies like AWS, Lambda, Kubernetes; CI/CD with Jenkins; Infrastructure as Code with Terraform (Helm, AWS CloudFormation awareness); Observability with Grafana, Prometheus; plus experience with Jira, Confluence, or Git platforms.

What is the team structure for this DevOps role?

You will join the Northern Europe Cluster as part of a cross-factory DevOps team that enables developers across the Danish and Norwegian markets.

What makes a strong candidate for this DevOps Engineer position?

Strong candidates have 3+ years in DevOps/Platform/SRE, a relevant degree, hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins, cloud tech such as AWS and Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, plus willingness to learn specified tech.

Expedia

Travel booking platform for flights, hotels, rentals

About Expedia

Expedia Group operates in the travel industry, offering a wide range of services for travelers and travel-related businesses. It connects users with options for flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, and activities through its various brands, including Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. Travelers can easily find and book trips that match their preferences and budgets. The company earns revenue primarily through commissions on bookings and advertising from travel service providers looking to promote their offerings. Additionally, Expedia Group supports its partners by providing access to valuable data and technology, helping them improve their operations and grow their businesses. The goal of Expedia Group is to create a seamless travel experience for users while maximizing the potential of its partners.

Bellevue, WashingtonHeadquarters

1996Year Founded

$3,277.3MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Travel Discounts

Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness & Travel Reimbursement

Workplace Accomodations

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Matching Gifts

New Parental Benefits

Risks

Riyadh Air's entry could increase competition, affecting Expedia's market share.

CFO transition may lead to strategic shifts impacting financial management and investor confidence.

Expedia's partnerships may strain resources, affecting service quality if not managed well.

Differentiation

Expedia offers a comprehensive suite of travel services under one platform.

The company leverages a diverse portfolio of brands like Hotels.com and Vrbo.

Expedia provides partners with valuable data and technology to optimize their offerings.

Upsides

Expedia can capitalize on the rise of 'workcations' with longer stay packages.

The trend of 'bleisure' travel offers opportunities for specialized leisure-business packages.

Increased demand for personalized travel experiences can enhance user engagement for Expedia.

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