With millions of diners, 70,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.

About the Job

The EU engineering team in London is looking to hire an Android Engineer to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. In this role, you will work to strengthen the infrastructure behind our app, used by millions of diners worldwide. You will play a crucial role in improving the foundations of a large Kotlin codebase while shaping the technical roadmap for new data integrations and architecture. By collaborating across teams, you will help build and maintain the Android capabilities that support our marketing technology initiatives, including attribution and deep linking. Ultimately, your work will empower restaurants to thrive by creating reliable, high-performance experiences that encourage diners to return time and again.

Note: This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Responsibilities

Shape the technical roadmap of new data integrations, application architecture, and scalability efforts.
Enhance the core Android app’s architecture to ensure the codebase remains maintainable, scalable, and modern.
Build, maintain, and optimize marketing technology integrations, including attribution SDKs, measurement tools, and deep linking capabilities.
Elevate the app’s overall reliability, performance, and testability while simplifying complex areas of the codebase.
Leverage data and diagnostics to identify potential issues, validate technical improvements, and optimize both end-user and developer experiences.
Share technical knowledge and help shape best engineering practices across multiple squads.

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of experience building and maintaining scalable, modern, and high-performing Android applications.
Proven track record of improving the architecture of an established Android app.
Strong proficiency in writing maintainable Kotlin code with a deep value for testing, reliability, and performance.
Hands-on experience working with mobile analytics or attribution integrations, such as Firebase or attribution SDKs.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, marketing, and data stakeholders, explaining technical decisions clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working across Android applications and the backend services that support them, including server-side Java.
Passion for enhancing developer experience, infrastructure, and internal tooling.
Familiarity with creating and contributing to shared Android infrastructure.
Demonstrated appetite for continually refining the end-user experience through data-driven insights.

Work Environment & Flexibility

At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.

Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.

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