Senior Software Development Engineer I

Senior Software Development Engineer I | Technology – Access UI | Barcelona, Spain

Travelport is a place of opportunity. It's our incredible team that makes our company great – our people drive our winning culture. 

What's Travelport?

Travelport is a worldwide travel retail platform that provides easy ways for businesses like airlines, hotels, and car rental companies to connect through personalized content to agencies and travelers. The world is changing, and our industry must change with it. We're leading the change; we are the change. 

We are on a mission to power the future of travel; come join us.

What does a great Senior Software Development Engineer I do?

As a Senior Software Development Engineer I, you will lead the charge in delivering high-quality software solutions that meet user needs and business goals. In this role you will be building a modern web point of sale for travel agents using the latest cloud technologies. You will define the technical vision and guide development teams in adopting the right technologies and best practices—both for immediate delivery and long-term scalability. Beyond coding, you will play a key role in shaping product development strategy and driving DevOps adoption to streamline the entire development lifecycle. Your mission will be to empower teams to build better software, faster, and with greater confidence.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, integrate, deliver and maintain Javascript components and Cloud Services in an agile, cybersecure and test driven development environment following best Code and Integration / Continuous Delivery practices in a Cloud based - Microservices architected application
• Contribute to establishment and enforcement of standards and best practices by performing frequent code reviews amongst the team. Contribute to the success of the team by embracing and promoting a winning culture and environment, based on proactivity, flexibility and team spirit
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (Quality, Architecture, Security, Product Management) and contribute to identity the optimal technical approach and contribute to the full solution design. Collaborate on features sizing, story refinement and planning
• Participate in release activities and deployments. Embrace "You build it, you own it" culture

Who we are looking for in this role:

• Educated to HNC/Degree level in Computer Science, Engineering, math, or a numerate discipline or equivalent work experience
• Experience in software development, using the following technologies:
• Javascript (ECMA6), design patterns and concepts such as scope, closures and prototypal inheritance
• React, Babel, Redux, NodeJS
• HTML5/CSS
• RESTful APIs,  XML, SOAP, REST, GraphQL and other Web Services technologies
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Typescript/Javascript/React Testing libraries and integration test frameworks
• Relentless about quality and embracing a culture of continuous delivery, understanding Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) practices
• Strong analytical skills: ability to collect, organize data; summarize findings and develop conclusions and recommendations
• Superb interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Our ambition is to hire for potential not just experience, and you're likely to succeed if you:

• Are always ready to give it your all and deliver high quality work
• Are excited to use your creativity and innovative thinking to try new things
• Take responsibility and own your work 
• Are courageous and ambitious to challenge what's been done before

These are just a few of our employee's favourite benefits/perks… 

• Meal electronic tickets: €10 for each day worked 
• Gym Pass refund: 50% of the monthly Gym pass cost until a maximum amount €50 per month. 
• Medical Insurance with dental care
• Additional Pension Plan 
• New & amazing offices right next to the beach 

Interested? We'd love for you to get in touch*

*Please note that if your application is progressed, you may be asked to complete a self-recorded video interview, at a time that works best for you. This is your chance to bring your skills & experience to life in your own words and style. Ensure you keep an eye on your junk folder just in case our invitation finds its way there.

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.