Location: Portland, Oregon
At Vacatia, we’re transforming how people vacation and how technology powers that experience
behind the scenes. As a fast-growing leader in resort management and vacation ownership, we
combine hospitality, data, and engineering to deliver exceptional guest service and operational
excellence. Now, we’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help us scale our platforms,
build resilient systems, and bring innovative digital tools to life across our business.
Why You’ll Love Working at Vacatia
? Modern Tech Stack: Build applications using modern PHP frameworks, integrated
APIs, and scalable backend infrastructure.
? Impact That Matters: Your work will directly support revenue growth, guest satisfaction,
and enterprise innovation across a portfolio of 90+ resorts
? Autonomy & Ownership: Drive projects end-to-end—from design and architecture to
performance optimization and implementation.
? Forward-Thinking Culture: Collaborate with product, design, operations, and data
teams to build smart, efficient, and maintainable software systems.
Your Impact
? Design and develop scalable, secure web applications using modern PHP principles
? Architect modular systems using dependency injection and service-oriented design
? Build and maintain RESTful APIs that integrate with internal services and external
partners
? Monitor and optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement
efficient solutions
? Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support platform improvements, new features,
and strategic initiatives
? Contribute to software development best practices, including testing, documentation,
and clean code standards
? Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across the engineering team
? Support the integration of internal systems, including inventory management, payment
processing, and reporting tools
What You Bring
? 5+ years of backend development experience
? Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, architectural design, and clean
code principles
? Proven experience designing and consuming APIs, with strong knowledge of
authentication protocols and integration patterns
? Proficiency in SQL and relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, including
performance tuning and query optimization
? Experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and containerized development (e.g., Docker)
? Ability to independently access and analyze data; SQL proficiency or an
engineering/technical mindset that supports self-sufficiency is strongly preferred
? Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with comfort working across teams in a
fast-paced environment
? Bonus: Experience in hospitality, e-commerce, or platform engineering; familiarity with
frontend frameworks (React, Vue)
