About the job
Join Our Journey at Welcome!
Established in 2015 in Athens, Greece, Welcome is revolutionizing travel experiences by offering more than just a transfer service. We are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive and personalized journey for travelers from their arrival to their departure. Welcome Pickups caters to every travel need, providing seamless transfers, engaging sightseeing tours, and invaluable local insights in the most user-friendly and personalized manner. Our drivers are not just transporters; they are local experts who enhance travelers' experiences, making them feel at home no matter where they are. Our commitment to safety is paramount, featuring contactless rides, stringent cleaning protocols, and protective equipment for every journey.
As a rapidly growing travel tech startup, Welcome is quickly establishing itself as a global leader in in-destination travel services.
- Rated 4.9/5 stars, we are among the highest-rated global transportation companies.
- We service over 300 destinations with plans to expand to 350 by 2024.
- Our network includes over 4,000 travel partners, including 2,500 hotels and numerous vacation rentals, welcoming over 50 new partners each month.
- We delight over 2.5 million travelers annually.
⭐ Dive deeper into the culture of Welcome by visiting our TikTok account.⭐
About Our Team
Our team is a vibrant mix of diverse individuals passionate about travel and dedicated to quality. Each member is committed to Welcome's vision and works tirelessly to achieve it. We think outside the box, prioritize design and usability, and strive to create unforgettable experiences. We are committed to continuous learning and personal and professional growth while maintaining a humble, 'pay it forward' mindset and ambitious goals.
Role Overview
As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our vision into tangible products. Your contributions will directly impact the travel experience for users, drivers, and partners. You will be responsible for enhancing our tech infrastructure and optimizing the code that powers our production servers, ensuring a flawless user experience.
In the past 18 months, our full-stack approach has yielded remarkable results. Our engineers focus primarily on back-end development, working on logic, APIs, and databases, while also having the capability to build functional UI using React.

