Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end features for the OTA platform, including customer-facing booking flows, search functionality, account management, and post-booking experiences.
Build scalable, well-structured backend services and APIs to support core OTA functions such as inventory search, pricing, reservations, payments, and user data.
Implement responsive, accessible, and high-performance front-end interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks and component libraries.
Integrate the OTA platform with third-party travel provider APIs (GDSs, airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, insurance vendors, etc.) ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and error handling.
Develop middleware and data pipelines to normalize and synchronize external content such as pricing, availability, itineraries, and confirmation data.
Troubleshoot integration issues, performance bottlenecks, and data mismatches across multiple vendor systems.
Implement secure coding practices, protect sensitive user and payment data, and ensure compliance with industry standards (PCI, GDPR, etc.).
Monitor platform performance, optimize load times, and improve system resiliency and scalability in a high-traffic environment.
Conduct code reviews, write automated tests, maintain CI/CD pipelines, and drive quality and reliability across the codebase.
Partner closely with Product, Design, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Participate in sprint planning, story grooming, technical estimation, and iterative delivery of new features.
Provide clear communication around progress, risks, and technical decisions to stakeholders across the organization.
Investigate complex production issues across the full stack and implement long-term, scalable fixes.
Identify opportunities to streamline architecture, reduce technical debt, and improve platform extensibility as the OTA expands offerings.
Stay current with emerging technologies, travel industry standards, and best practices to enhance the platform’s competitive advantage.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing program performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing process optimizations. Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the function.
Contribute to a collaborative work environment that promotes open communication, innovation, and employee engagement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align departmental goals with broader organizational strategy.

Requirements

College education is strongly preferred, though we recognize that great talent comes from many different paths.
A minimum of 1 year professional experience
Experience writing automated unit tests
Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (Python/TypeScript preferred)
Experience developing with at least one data storage technology (relational databases preferred)
Knowledge of modern web-development technologies (HTML5, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, Webpack)
Proficient understanding of a JavaScript framework (React w/ TypeScript preferred)
Experience consuming RESTful API endpoints
Comfortable talking to people—online or in person—and being able to share information in a way that’s clear, thoughtful, and easy to understand.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance based on hours worked
Employer Sponsored & Voluntary Supplemental Benefits based on hours worked
401K retirement savings plan with immediate 100% company match on the first 4% you contribute
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts based on hours worked
Paid Flex Time Off / Vacation & Sick Time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

backend programming languagePythonTypeScriptdata storage technologyrelational databasesHTML5CSSJavaScriptReactRESTful API

Soft Skills

clear communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementteamworkadaptabilityinnovationanalytical thinkingcustomer focuscontinuous improvement