Job Description

The Role

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Pune team and play a crucial role in developing our AI Products.

About Acai Travel

Acai Travel, a VC backed company is revolutionizing the travel industry with AI-driven technology. Currently in the seed stage with ~$4M raised, we’ve gained significant traction with leading brands like hopper.com,  kiwi.com, and lastminute.com. 

Led by the Ex-Head of Artificial Intelligence at American Express GBT (Biggest Business Travel company in the world)  and Ex-Head of Engineering at Manomano (French Unicorn); we’re on a mission to transform how the travel industry operates.

Acai has teams in New York, USA and Barcelona, Spain.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and optimize backend services using Typescript + Node.JS

• Contribute to the overall system architecture and technical decision-making

• Collaborate on full-stack feature development, from database to user interface

• Implement efficient data processing and integration solutions

• Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and best practices

Required Qualifications

• B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, IT, or related field from a reputed institute

• 5+ years of experience in software development

• Strong proficiency in Typescript + Node.JS

• Solid understanding of any other backend languages - Python and/or Golang.

• Experience with SOAP, XML, Rest API integrations and implementation.

• Solid understanding of standard algorithms and data structures

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

• Strong communication skills in English

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with Travel Industry - GDS, Profile Management Systems, CRMs

• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs)

• Experience with highly scalable systems and architectures