{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ba75a1a163bb080fa1829245","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ba75a1a163bb080fa1829245","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ba75a1a163bb080fa1829245","title":"Software Engineer - Client-facing Apps","description":"Redefining how people live\r\nAt Blueground , we believe that when your base is reliable, the world opens up. That's why we're building the world's leading platform for living.\r\nEvery year, over 350 million people move between cities — yet today's housing options haven't kept up with the needs of a modern, mobile generation. Blueground was created to change that.\r\nWith 40,000+ homes around the world, available for stays from a few days to a year or more, we're only just getting started. We're on an ambitious growth path to redefine living and create an entirely new category. Our edge? Powerful proprietary technology, operational excellence, and a team that moves with speed and discipline.\r\nOur Culture Is Anchored In Five Principles ? Guests First – Every decision starts with their experience.\r\n? Move Fast – We value momentum and action.\r\nDive In – The magic is in the details, and we go deep.\r\nEmbrace Change – Change isn't disruption; it's how we grow.\r\nKeep It Honest – Transparency accelerates progress and strengthens relationships.\r\nIf you're ready to do the best work of your life and help reshape how the world lives, we'd love to meet you.\r\nAbout the Role\r\nWe are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Client-facing mobile team , building the backend systems behind our guest mobile app, the companion guests rely on throughout their stay. We take guest experience seriously, and the app is at the heart of making every stay feel effortless, from booking details and apartment access to support, maintenance, and personalized services. You'll build scalable backend services in Kotlin and Node.js, design APIs that power real time mobile interactions, and help shape a platform used daily by thousands of guests. We actively leverage AI in both what we build and how we work, using modern AI assisted tools to move fast, stay curious, and deliver an experience guests genuinely enjoy using.\r\nOur Stack\r\nKotlin | Node.js\r\nPostgres | MongoDB | Redis | Snowflake\r\nApache Kafka\r\nRest | GraphQL\r\nJUnit 5 / Spock\r\nAWS | Kubernetes | ArgoCD | Argo Workflows\r\nCursor, Claude Code, Opencode.ai, Github Copilot\r\nOur code sits on GitHub, is built, tested, and packaged via GitHub Actions, and runs on Kubernetes. 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Like a lot.\r\nBe religious with Git\r\nDepend on a CI pipeline and world-class telemetry.\r\nExperiment, learn, and have fun\r\nWhat to expect\r\nTo work in a small, agile, data-driven, customer-obsessed, multi-cultural team\r\nTo roll up your sleeves and dive into the details\r\nTo fully embrace the AI change\r\nTo enjoy some quality engineering on a multitude of technologies\r\nA rapidly growing company\r\nCool and helpful colleagues :)\r\nInterview Process\r\nDialogue with Talent Acquisition Team (30m)\r\nLive Coding: Evaluating Coding skills (90m)\r\nTech Dialogue: CS skills (90m)\r\nSystem Design & Executive Dialogue (60m)\r\nRequirements\r\n3+ years of Industry experience in software development\r\nStrong CS background\r\nStrong skills in either Kotlin or Node.js\r\nStrong skills in backend development (full-stack is preferable)\r\nStrong background in relational databases and SQL\r\nExperience in designing REST and GraphQL APIs\r\nTesting mindset and an eye for clean code\r\nReally comfortable with Git\r\nExcellent communication in English\r\nBS/MS degree in Computer Science or a related subject\r\nPay, Perks, and Such\r\nCompetitive salary\r\nBlueground Stock Option Plan\r\nFlexible paid time off\r\nComprehensive group health insurance\r\nAccess to training budget and resources\r\nMobile data plan\r\nEnhanced parental leave\r\nA dynamic, collaborative environment with talented people\r\nFlexibility to work remotely through our Blueground Nomads mobility program\r\nComplimentary accommodation at Blueground locations — think summers in LA and winters in Dubai!\r\nA culture that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at its core\r\nAt Blueground we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. 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