Role Title: Director of Engineering . Having build online booking engines and or onward distribution platforms for hotels, air, tours and activities and run teams under them doing is a must have.
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Role Mission
We are looking for an exceptional Director of Engineering—a hands-on Lead Engineer &
Solutions Architect who can build and scale the next generation of our travel technology
ecosystem. This is a pivotal role that requires technical excellence, leadership, and the ability
to architect and deploy world-class B2B and B2C platforms, including Online Booking Engines
(OBEs), eCommerce platforms, CRM systems, and supplier repositories.
You will work alongside our Director of Technology & Innovation and current Director and
Software Engineers managing a team of engineers and collaborating with cross-functional
stakeholders to modernize our systems and spearhead new product initiatives. We need a
peer—a true technology partner—who comes in with expertise, capacity, and leadership to push
forward our online distribution and product innovation strategy. Ideally, you bring your own team
of engineers or have the experience in hiring and scaling a team around you.
If you’re a rockstar engineer, solutions architect, and team leader with a deep background in
travel technology, this is the perfect opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
● Technology Strategy & Architecture: Define and execute the technical roadmap for
our platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
● Team Leadership & Growth: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering
team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
● Hands-On Engineering & Solutions Design: Architect, develop, and optimize booking
engines, CRM systems, eCommerce platforms, and supplier repositories.
● Modernization & Admin Redesign: Lead the transformation of legacy systems,
ensuring seamless integration with new architectures.
● Agile & DevOps Execution: Implement best practices for CI/CD, automation,
monitoring, and observability to improve operational efficiency.
● Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders, product
managers, designers, and operations teams to align technical execution with company
objectives.
● Scalability & Performance Optimization: Ensure high availability, fast API
performance, and system stability to support our growing user base.
● B2B & B2C Platform Development: Own and scale eCommerce, group booking, and
itinerary management systems, delivering best-in-class solutions for the travel industry.
● Security & Compliance: Oversee PCI compliance, secure API development, and cloud
infrastructure best practices.
What You Bring
Core Qualifications
● 10+ years of experience in software engineering and architecture, with 5+ years leading
engineering teams.
● Must have a strong background in travel technology, specifically in Online Booking
Engines (OBEs), group travel, and travel eCommerce.
● Proven leadership in managing and scaling engineering teams, hiring developers, and
mentoring junior engineers.
● Hands-on experience with Laravel (PHP), React (Next.js), AWS (Lambda, API Gateway,
EventBridge, SNS, SQS, ECS, S3, RDS, AppRunner, Elasticache).
● Expertise in travel technology, particularly in Online Booking Engines (OBEs), group
travel, and travel eCommerce.
● Deep understanding of cloud architecture, microservices, and API-first development.
● Experience with modern front-end and back-end architectures, including serverless
computing, caching strategies, and asynchronous job processing.
● CI/CD & DevOps proficiency, including observability tools (Datadog, CloudWatch) and
automation.
Bonus Points For
● Prior SaaS or startup experience in travel tech, specifically working on booking engines,
itinerary builders, or tour operator platforms.
● Machine Learning (ML), AI, LLMs, RAGs, or blockchain implementations.
● Experience with Plasmic CMS, Laravel Livewire, GraphQL, and advanced caching
techniques.
● SEO, Core Web Vitals, and accessibility expertise for front-end performance
optimization.
Why Join Us?
● Own the Future of Travel Tech: Lead the development of industry-defining products in
a high-growth environment.
● Build & Scale a Team: Shape the future of our engineering organization, hiring and
mentoring top talent.
● Work Closely with Leadership: Directly impact company strategy, collaborating with
our executive and business teams.
● Flexibility & Innovation: Enjoy remote work options, a supportive culture, and the
freedom to experiment with the latest tech.
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