Key Job Responsibilities and Duties
Ensure the reliability, stability, and availability of Booking.com’s global data center network.
Operate, maintain, and improve large-scale network infrastructure spanning multiple data centers worldwide.
Automate network provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring through robust scripting and tooling (preferably Python and Unix/Linux).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot networking solutions supporting private cloud environments and virtualization.
Own and evolve zero-touch provisioning and automated configuration workflows.
Monitor and optimize network performance, proactively address issues and minimize downtime.
Work with multi-vendor environments, coordinating incident management and resolution.
Engage with vendors and partners for network support and escalations when necessary.
Role Qualifications and Requirements
Deep expertise in networking fundamentals, including routing & switching, TCP/IP stack, BGP, EVPN, and VXLAN
Strong experience designing, building, and maintaining network automation stacks (preferably in Python) within Unix/Linux environments
Hands-on experience with zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) and automated configuration management
Proven ability to monitor and optimize network quality, availability, and performance
Extensive experience building and operating large-scale data center networks
Solid background in private cloud networking and network virtualization
Demonstrated experience in incident management and vendor coordination
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with firewalls
Experience with multi vendor networks
Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance
Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:
Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.
Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”
We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Application Process
This role does not come with relocation assistance.
Application and CV Review
Recruitment Phone Screen
Hackerrank
Business Interview 1
Business Interview 2
FIT Interview
Hiring Decision
Let’s go places together: How we Hire
Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
