Team Lead Software Development Engineering

Ireland
Permanent
Full-time

3 hours ago

Job Category: TechnologyJob Description:TEAM LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERINGTravel 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 bachelorette party or long 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 a Team Lead Software Development Engineering! Search for #Travelport on LinkedIn and hear from our amazing team.How you'll make an impact:As a Technical Team Lead, you will lead a squad of engineers responsible for developing Java based microservices used by Travelport Products.You will be leading the team in requirements analysis, update progress to leadership, identify risks, and understand schedules. You will also line manage some engineers to help them achieve their career goals,You will be act as a champion of technical excellence, a key mentor to your development team and a strong contributor in driving development, best practices and standards.You will be a Servant Leader for your team. To be successful as a technical lead you will coach and mentor your team to ensure that all members can continue to grow and contribute, with a goal to constantly improving the performance of the team. This will ensure the whole team can own their technical solutions from requirements to production.You should always be learning and striving for improvement. Outstanding technical leads are accountable, trustworthy, and able to build lasting relationships with their teams. They are agents for positive change within the team and wider organization.Your role in action:

Foster a high-performing Agile team through continuous improvement and collaboration.
Identify and implement opportunities to enhance team efficiency and delivery.
Drive team velocity by aligning resources and ensuring timely completion of development, maintenance, and support tasks.
Co-lead technical design and code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
Collaborate on feature refinement and assess the impact of new capabilities.
Ensure successful story completion each iteration to meet strategic initiatives.
Support production stability and application availability.
Conduct regular 1:1s, set goals, and manage performance reviews.
Contribute to hiring efforts, including technical assessments and interviews.

Could this be you?Leadership & Management

Experience in Java development, including team leadership.
Proven ability to lead and mentor Agile teams, with a strong commitment to DevOps practices.
Experience in line management or people leadership, with a desire to grow in this area.
Ability to inspire and motivate teams, drive technical excellence, and foster innovation.

Core Technical Skills

Proficiency in Java and related frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate).
Strong grasp of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, IBM DB2).
Familiarity with source control tools and branching strategies (e.g., Git).

DevOps & CI/CD

Experience with CI/CD tools and workflows (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, SonarQube).
Understanding of Git workflows (e.g., pull requests, branching strategies).
Exposure to containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Web & Frontend Technologies

Experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).
Familiarity with caching and search technologies (e.g., Redis, SOLR, Elasticsearch).

Cloud & Infrastructure

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
Knowledge of container platforms and orchestration tools (e.g., OpenShift, Docker).

Bonus Skills

Experience with monitoring, logging, and performance tuning.
Familiarity with Agile ceremonies and team rituals.

Discover why our teams love working here:Where do we start! Our benefits package includes:We offer a package that includes 25 days annual leave per annum, plus Christmas working days (office shutdown), hybrid working model, pension contribution, private medical, life assurance and personal travel insurance. 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.Search for #lifeattravelport & #travelportGDL for our employee stories on LinkedIn!Your journey at Travelport starts here.Our application process is quick, easy, and hassle-free - apply in just a few minutes!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.About Us:Travelport is a worldwide travel retail platform. Our next-generation virtual marketplace connects travel buyers and travel sellers, that share our passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences.Unconflicted and independent, we are re-inventing a simpler future for travel's complex ecosystem.Our platform gives the industry the power to help people see the world. We make it simple for businesses like airlines, hotels, and car rental companies to connect to agencies and travelers, through personalized and engaging content.We are a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities and customers we serve. We are socially responsible, and we give back to our communities.We encourage our people to think differently and have the courage, confidence, and ambition to challenge what has been done before.Travelport is on a mission to make Travel easier and more rewarding for everyone.

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