Job Description
Senior Software Development Engineer role at Travelport, responsible for delivering next-generation travel agency tools, collaborating with a team of experienced developers, testers, and designers.
Travelport is a worldwide travel retail platform that connects buyers and sellers through a next-generation marketplace. Our team is pivotal in building APIs for Travelport Products, directly impacting customers' interactions with Travelport.
As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions using Java technologies. You will write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide technical expertise to junior engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Design and Development: Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions using Java technologies.
- Coding: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following best practices in software development.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers, ensuring the overall quality of the team's output.
- Architecture: Contribute to the architectural decisions of the software, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Problem Solving: Identify and solve software-related problems, analyze code defects, and implement effective solutions.
- Code Review: Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and ensure adherence to coding standards.
- Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation related to the software development process.
- Innovation: Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in software engineering and propose innovative solutions.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on Java technologies.
- Proficiency in Java programming language and related frameworks (Spring, Hibernate, etc.).
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
- Experience with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and databases (SQL, NoSQL).
- Knowledge of software development tools, such as version control systems, build tools, and IDEs.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Proven experience in leading software development projects and mentoring junior engineers.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary and bonus.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Flexi Fridays.