Software Solutions Lead

We’re helping our client launch a new engineering team with a bold charter to replace outdated commercial software with modern, custom-built solutions that directly impact millions of guests. As a Software Solutions Lead, you’ll help us solution and implement a modern microservices and data platform that powers world-class guest experiences and drives measurable revenue growth.

You’ll collaborate with Product, Business, and Innovation teams to ideate, prototype, and deliver highly scalable, cloud-native applications — redefining how we personalize travel.  You’ll also help to bring on new members of the engineering team, recruiting and screening candidates and mentor them as they come up to speed.   

This is a leadership role - It’s your chance to lead, build, and leave a legacy in the world of travel tech!

🔧 What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of custom-developed full stack solutions from concept through production.
• Develop with a forward-looking tech stack, including Next.js, React, Java, and modern database technologies.
• Build for scalability, resiliency, and performance, always thinking enterprise-grade.
• Act as a hands-on technical leader, mentoring engineers and owning critical architectural decisions.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to understand business goals and translate them into product-ready code.
• Visit global sites to see your software in action, gaining insights to fuel continuous innovation.
• Champion DevOps, automation, and AI-assisted coding practices.
• Contribute to documentation, estimation, and Agile planning while promoting best practices and team standards.

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What You Bring

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership or lead developer role.
• Expertise in Next.js, React, Java, and enterprise-scale backend development.
• Proven success designing and delivering scalable, maintainable solutions using microservices and cloud-native architectures (preferably AWS or Azure).
• Experience with automated testing, unit testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working with and optimizing AI tools that support the development process, code reviews, and testing workflows.
• A mindset of ownership, accountability, and innovation — with the business acumen to understand product impact.
• A collaborative spirit and strong interpersonal skills to mentor, influence, and lead across disciplines.

🌍 Why This Role Is Different

• Be part of the origin story of a new tech-forward engineering team.
• Shape systems and experiences used by millions of guests.
• Enjoy significant career growth potential with possible conversion to permanent employment.
• Hybrid work with meaningful global exposure to operations and real customer experiences.
• Make a visible and measurable impact — this team contributes directly to customer satisfaction and revenue.