Network Engineer - Platform Engineering

Network Engineer - Platform Engineering

Role Description

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Role Description:

We are looking for a network engineer with experience in backbone networking, internet connectivity architectures, public cloud networking, and network automation. You will be closely working with other members of the network and Booking.com IT teams around the globe to ensure continued success for Booking.com. You will be able to make an impact on a more reliable and stable network with better monitoring and automation. With a network footprint around the globe, this role is ideal for those seeking a challenge in an ambitiously growing business and being part of its success.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Work involves making sure our infrastructure is healthy, as operational health is one of our priorities.

• We do work on operational duties, working with our customers and vendors for troubleshooting issues.
• We do keep operational week duties.
• We do maintain network on-call rotation for out of business hours.
• We do implement projects which are priorities for our business needs and customers, or improve our automation and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills:

Mandatory skills:

• Detailed knowledge and solid hands-in experience in networking in routing & switching, TCP/IP stack;
• Detailed knowledge and solid hands-in experience in networking protocols BGP, ISIS, MPLS, IPv6, EVPN;
• Experience in network automation using programming languages like python and terraform (3+ years)

Nice to have skills:

• Solid hands-on experience with AWS Network resources (Transit Gateways, VPCs, Subnets, Route Tables, NAT Gateways, Internet Gateways, VPNs, Direct Connects, etc);
• Deployed network infrastructure as code, using configuration management tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible);
• Experience with Internet architectures, peering at global exchange points, RPKI implementations;
• Experience with the design, implementation, operation and automation of large data center networks;
• Experience with network security concepts firewalling, DDOS;
• Experience with monitoring network quality, availability and performance;
• Experience configuring Juniper/Cisco/Arista devices (CLI, Ansible);
• Experience with engineering, configuration, and operation of MPLS networks is beneficial;
• Experience with DWDM technology and devices is beneficial.

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

“At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.” Paulo Pisano, Chief People Officer

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.