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Join the Revolution in Hospitality Tech!

Bookboost is transforming guest engagement for hotel groups with a best-in-class CRM platform designed for modern hospitality. We’re not just changing software, we’re reshaping how hotels connect with their guests.

We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to strengthen are talented and ambitious engineering team. As a Backend Engineer at Bookboost, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic that powers our applications. You'll work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn, grow and experiment with the latest technologies to serve hospitality industry-first use cases spanning both the analytical and machine learning domains.

Tech Stack: PHP \| Laravel \| Postgres \| AWS \| Elasticsearch \| Snowflake \| Docker \| Dagster

Experience

5+ years of professional experience in backend engineering

Strong programming skills, with proficiency in PHP, especially the Laravel framework and PHP 8.3+

Demonstrated experience with RESTful API design and implementation

Familiarity with cloud-based data services (e.g., AWS, RDS), containerized infrastructure (e.g., ECS, Docker), and data movement (Batch, CDC, Streamed/Batch Transformations, Message Brokers)

Responsibilities* Collaborating closely with Product and Engineering teams to design, build, and maintain scalable backend infrastructure built in PHP/Laravel

Developing, deploying, and monitoring our public facing APIs - a core component of our Customer Data Platform

Designing and implementing integrations with third-party systems on top of Bookboost’s Customer Data Platform infrastructure

Working closely with product teams to develop reusable backend resources and design patterns

Participate in architectural decisions and help establish best practices, as well as have a hand in mentoring junior developers on the team

Well, let me share what's in it for you! Beyond becoming part of a fast-growing, ambitious, and agile company that truly puts people first, you’ll have the chance to make a real, tangible impact.

Growth \& Impact

Make a difference: Work in a fast-growing company where your ideas matter and your impact is real.

Professional development: Access to mentorship, learning budgets, and the opportunity to grow with the company.

Flexible Work Environment* Hybrid/Remote Friendly: We believe in work-life harmony, work remotely (from home), the office, or a combination of both.

Flexible Hours: We value output over hours, giving you autonomy over your schedule.

People \& Culture* Collaborative culture: Join a diverse team that’s passionate, driven, and supportive.

Open communication: Flat hierarchies, regular team check-ins, and direct access to leadership.

Perks \& Extras* Well-being: A yearly allowance to support your health, well-being, and personal or professional growth

Team events: Annual retreats and more regular team meet-ups to stay connected.

Modern Tech Stack: The latest tools to do your best work.

Competitive Compensation

Attractive Salary: We offer market-competitive pay.

Equity Options: Be a part of our success with stock option plans.

Bookboost is a Swedish hotel technology scale-up redefining how hotels connect with guests. In 2021, we have launched a powerful, user-friendly multi-channel CRM platform and and expanded with a Customer Data Platform in 2023. Since then, our platform has become a cornerstone for modern hospitality operations.

Operating in 32 countries with 22 million active users, and holding a 4.9/5 rating on Hotel Tech Report, we’ve established ourselves as a trusted partner in the hospitality industry. Our goal is not just to keep pace, but to set the pace by leading the market in hospitality engagement technology.

Oh, and one last thing

If you’re reading this thinking “I don’t tick every single box,” don’t worry. We care more about passion, ambition, and growth mindset than a perfect resume. If you’re excited about this role and ready to make an impact, apply anyway. Let’s reshape hospitality together.