At Vacatia, we’re transforming how people vacation and how technology powers that experience behind the scenes. As a fast-growing leader in resort management and vacation ownership, we combine hospitality, data, and engineering to deliver exceptional guest service and operational excellence. Now, we’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help us scale our platforms, build resilient systems, and bring innovative digital tools to life across our business.
Requirements
- 5+ years of backend development experience
- Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, architectural design, and clean code principles
- Proven experience designing and consuming APIs, with strong knowledge of authentication protocols and integration patterns
- Proficiency in SQL and relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, including performance tuning and query optimization
- Experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and containerized development (e.g., Docker)
- Ability to independently access and analyze data; SQL proficiency or an engineering/technical mindset that supports self-sufficiency is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React, Vue)
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable, secure web applications using modern PHP principles
- Architect modular systems using dependency injection and service-oriented design
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs that integrate with internal services and external partners
- Monitor and optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement efficient solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support platform improvements, new features, and strategic initiatives
- Contribute to software development best practices, including testing, documentation, and clean code standards
- Support the integration of internal systems, including inventory management, payment processing, and reporting tools
Other
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across the engineering team
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with comfort working across teams in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in hospitality, e-commerce, or platform engineering
