Backend Developer

Join Hurtigruten and Help Shape the Future of Travel Technology

At Hurtigruten, we're redefining how people experience some of the world's most spectacular destinations. As part of our ongoing digital transformation, we're looking for a Backend Developer to join our Booking Solutions team in Oslo.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career developer who is passionate about backend engineering, APIs, cloud technologies, and modern software development practices. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to critical booking platforms, and help build reliable systems that support thousands of customer journeys worldwide.

What You'll Do

As a Backend Developer, you will:

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Build reliable integrations between internal and external systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Use AI-assisted development tools such as Claude and Claude Code as part of your daily workflow, learning from experienced engineers how to use them effectively and responsibly
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with senior engineers.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production services.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
• Work closely with frontend, platform, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with:
  • .NET / C#
  • RESTful APIs
  • System design
• Some experience using AI coding assistants (e.g. Claude, GitHub Copilot)
• Understanding of cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes

Nice to Have

• Experience with GraphQL
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform

Personal Qualities

We believe successful candidates are:

• Curious and eager to learn.
• Curious about how AI tools can improve the way we build software, while keeping quality and understanding at the core.
• Collaborative team players.
• Quality-focused and detail-oriented.
• Accountable and proactive.
• Strong communicators who enjoy sharing knowledge.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Hurtigruten?

At Hurtigruten, you'll be part of a technology organisation driving innovation within one of the world's most iconic travel brands.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on business-critical digital products.
• A supportive environment with experienced engineers and mentors.
• Modern technology stack and cloud-first architecture.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where ideas, innovation, and continuous improvement are valued.
• Mentor programme
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Staff rates on Hurtigruten voyages for you and your family.

Location

This position is based in Oslo, Norway, with flexible hybrid working options available.

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about backend development and want to be part of a company connecting people with extraordinary travel experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build the future of Hurtigruten's digital booking platform.