Network Engineer II- Edge & Cloud Network

Role Description

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Booking.com is seeking an experienced Network Engineer II to join our Edge & Cloud Network Team under Central Technology Business Unit in the Netherlands. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of our AWS public cloud network and security infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for network engineers looking to contribute to an ambitious, rapidly growing business and help define the future of our public cloud connectivity and security.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure the reliability, security and availability of Booking.com’s public cloud network infrastructure.
• Operate, maintain, and improve large-scale network infrastructure spanning multiple public cloud vendors and regions.
• Automate network provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring through robust scripting and tooling (preferably Python and Terraform).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot networking solutions supporting public cloud environments.
• 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.

Qualifications & Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong knowledge of networking in routing & switching (BGP), TCP/IP stack;
• Solid hands-on experience with AWS Network resources (Transit Gateways, VPCs, Subnets, Route Tables, NAT Gateways, Internet Gateways, Gateway Load Balancers, VPNs, Direct Connects, etc);
• Solid experience in network security, deployment and network management of firewalls in public cloud environments like AWS (preferably with Palo Alto)
• Experience in network automation using programming languages like Python and Terraform (3+ years);

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with multi-vendor network environments and associated challenges.
• Familiarity with Internet architectures, Internet security (RPKI, IRR), peering at global exchange points;
• Demonstrated skills in incident response and vendor management.

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:

• Let’s go places together: How we Hire
• Detailed instructions on post-application requirements including any required application materials, deadlines, portfolios, coding challenges, or other assessments as defined by BU or department.

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.

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