Software Engineer I Full Stack - Buenos Aires

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Job Summary: Despegar is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer I with a frontend focus to join our Navigation team, developing complex and scalable solutions in the travel industry. Key Highlights: 1. Developing complex and scalable solutions in the travel industry. 2. Taking ownership of professional development and maximizing talent potential. 3. Being part of a team that innovates and creates value through technology. At **\#EquipoDespegar**, we are a group of outstanding professionals dedicated to creating the best experiences so that travel enriches people’s lives. We work collaboratively, get deeply involved, aren’t afraid to make mistakes, and always aim higher. **\#EquipoDespegar** means growth, development, setting ambitious goals—and not stopping until they’re achieved. We innovate, create, learn from our mistakes, and thus consolidate ourselves as Latin America’s leading travel platform. We solve complex problems and develop new technology-driven solutions to stay at the forefront of the travel industry. **We have a new challenge for those who:** * Take ownership of their professional development and seek to maximize their talent potential. * Centralize information and aspire to deliver high-quality solutions. * Are natural “pushers” committed to making things happen. * Are demanding, competitive, refuse to settle for mere compliance, and constantly strive to surpass themselves. We are currently looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer I with a frontend focus for our development team—specifically for **Navigation**. ### **What will be the main challenges of this role?** * Gather requirements, analyze, and develop solutions to address diverse business and technical problems. * Participate in design, architecture, and scalability decisions. * Own the applications you contribute to—including full end-to-end lifecycle responsibility. * Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best development practices. * Demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities. * Identify and resolve bottlenecks, fix bugs, and improve application performance. * Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. * Show genuine interest in learning new technologies. * Translate UX/UI designs into responsive code (HTML/CSS/JavaScript). * Monitor application health and stability. * Design and implement RESTful APIs; integrate third-party services when required. * Focus on platform scalability, availability, and maintainability. * Propose new features and improvements to existing ones. ### **What are we looking for?** * Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields. * +4 years of experience developing with Angular / React / Stencil. * +4 years of experience with JS / TS, CSS / SASS, and HTML. * +3 years of backend development experience with Java. * Proficiency with non-relational databases such as MongoDB. * Experience across the entire development lifecycle—including production releases, deployment, testing, and post-implementation monitoring. * Deep knowledge of scalable frontend architectures, design patterns, and performance optimization. * Enthusiasm for and/or experience with AI tools. ### **Desirable:** * Experience working with Docker. * Experience with non-relational databases such as MongoDB. ### **What benefits await you?** * Exclusive discounts on all Despegar products \uD83D\uDEE9 * SMG Health Insurance \uD83E\uDE7A * Bonuses \uD83C\uDFC6 * Despegar Week (5 consecutive business days off!) \uD83C\uDFD6 * Gympass \uD83C\uDFCB️‍* ️ * Birthday leave \uD83C\uDF82 * University partnerships and agreements to support your professional development \uD83D\uDC69‍\uD83C\uDF93 * Childcare reimbursement \uD83D\uDC68‍\uD83D\uDC67‍\uD83D\uDC67 * Extended leave for primary and secondary caregivers * And much more! **We Offer You** \uD83D\uDCCCThe opportunity to join an industry-leading company. \uD83D\uDCCCThe chance to be part of a passionate team of professionals who love traveling—and leveraging technology to make travel possible for others. \uD83D\uDCCCThe chance to join a team that uses technology as a pathway to innovation and opportunity resolution. \uD83D\uDCCCThe opportunity to build your own career in a competitive and challenging environment. If you want to join a unique market team that loves solving problems, innovating, and creating value—join us! Make Despegar your next destination! *At Grupo Despegar, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where meritocracy and equal opportunity are integral to all our talent management processes, promoting diversity as part of our continuously evolving culture.* We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.