Junior Software Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join Bókun’s Reykjavik office. You will work on our booking management platform, delivering features that help travel operators worldwide manage tours and activities. The role is hands‑on, full‑stack and offers the chance to see your code used by thousands of users.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new features for both the frontend (React, TypeScript) and backend (Java, Play Framework).
• Write clean, production‑ready code and ship it to live environments.
• Collaborate with product, design and other engineers to take ideas from concept to release.
• Maintain and improve REST APIs and database interactions.
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming and continuous learning initiatives.

Required profile

• Computer Science degree or equivalent.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Required skills

• TypeScript
• React
• Java
• REST APIs
• SQL (relational databases)
• MySQL
• OpenSearch
• Redis
• Amazon SQS
• Tailwind CSS
• Next.js
• React Native
• Play Framework

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a product used by thousands of travel businesses.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and regular code reviews.
• Access to AI‑assisted coding tools and continuous learning support.