API Tech Lead | REMOTE | US
Travel obsessed? Big tech fan? Hey, you’re in good company. If you want to be part of the industry that makes the world go round, then look no further.
Travelport is the brains behind lots of your travel bookings- plane, car or hotel. Our technology is used to book that magical holiday, infamous long-awaited bucket list trip or that overdue school reunion. While we can’t solve mosquito bites or lost luggage, we can simplify a lot of the technical parts of travel, and we’re looking for the best thinkers to help us do it.
We’re hiring right now for an API Engineering lead for #Travelport on LinkedIn and hear from our amazing team.
The team delivers platforms, APIs and services supporting shopping, booking, fulfillment, servicing and travel retailing. Working under a Technical Director, the Technical Lead acts as a trusted technology advisor, providing design governance, architecture reviews and travel domain expertise across strategic initiatives.
Reviewing solution architectures, APIs, integrations and technical designs
Could this be you?
Someone with: experience leading technical reviews; strong travel industry domain knowledge; experience with Java, APIs, distributed systems, AWS and Kubernetes; ability to mentor engineers; strong communication and stakeholder management skills; understanding of security, scalability, resilience and software quality principles. Most of all, we want someone passionate about helping teams deliver the right solution.
Someone naturally curious, able to challenge assumptions constructively, influence without authority and partner closely with the Technical Director to shape technical direction while remaining connected to delivery teams.
As we evolve and grow as a business, so will you.
You will thrive within an inclusive and diverse workplace where you are encouraged to think differently, and have the courage, confidence & ambition to challenge what’s been done before, and be bold to win!
Where do we start!
Offer: 140k
We believe all employees contribute to the success of the company and should be able to share in that success, which is why all jobs are eligible to participate in our bonus program with any payouts being subject to individual and company performance. We offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary life options, a competitive 401(k) match, as well as many other voluntary benefits to fit your specific needs. We make health and wellness a priority and offer a generous paid time off policy, hybrid working model, as well as contributing to our communities with an annual volunteer day off. We also offer a New Child leave policy, where the birthing parent receives 16 weeks of paid time off, and the non-birthing parent receives 8.
Your journey at Travelport starts here- apply now!
We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider all qualified applicants purely on their skills and abilities. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if needed.
Travelport is a worldwide travel retail platform.
Our next-generation marketplace connects buyers and sellers that share our passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences.
Unconflicted and independent, we are reinventing a simpler future for travel’s complex ecosystem.
