Join Bókun, a Tripadvisor company, and help transform the tours and activities industry. Our booking management software helps travel operators worldwide increase their bookings and simplify operations. As part of our team, you'll help develop solutions that improve how businesses in the travel sector operate and grow.

We are looking for a motivated and innovative Technical Manager to lead a world class group of engineers building the leading Tours and Activities reservation system.

• 10+ years of experience in commercial software development.
• 3+ years leading and / or managing others.
• Experience communicating with external and internal stakeholders
• Experience developing web based applications
• Demonstrated excellence participating on cross functional teams in fast-paced environments, both in terms of technical leadership and hands-on coding.
• Excellent ability to break down complex problems into simple solutions.
• Strong analytical skills and desire to write clean, correct, and efficient code.
• Excellent command of tools and expertise for troubleshooting production issues.
• Strong experience around building scalable and distributed software and data systems.
• Strong experience of data and software architecture/designs, especially real time distributed data streaming designs.
• Experience with Java, TypeScript, SQL

What would be nice to have?

• Experience developing Software as a Service
• Experience in Travel Technology industry
• Experience in mobile app development

• Tackle Real-World Challenges: Dive deep into addressing real challenges faced by tour operators to make a meaningful impact on the global travel industry.
• Bridge the Gap: Work closely with product managers and designers to bring ideas to life. Collaborate on feature specifications and provide technical insights, ensuring seamless integration of design and functionality.
• Embrace Agility: Lead your team towards continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment where the team's contributions quickly translate into visible results and improvements.
• Shape Our Future: Contribute to shaping and implementing our product roadmap, guiding the direction of our technology and services.
• Grow the Team: Build and lead a high-performing technical team by hiring, training, and mentoring engineers of all levels.
• Spread the Word: Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals, commitments, and timelines.
• Manage Projects: Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget.
• Lead by Example: Show leadership as a hands-on developer in multiple layers of the software stack and data stack. Perform code and design reviews.

Frontend

• TypeScript
• React
• Tailwind CSS
• TanStack Query & Router
• Next.js (booking management UI)
• React Native (operator app)

Backend

• Java
• MySQL
• OpenSearch
• Redis
• Amazon SQS

The more of this you have worked with the better, but don't worry if you're not familiar with every technology—your team will be!

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary, performance-based bonuses, and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Career Growth: Continuous learning opportunities and clear paths for advancement
• Global Impact: Your work will be used by millions of travelers and businesses worldwide
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of travel tech

Perks

• 🏢 Nice office in central Reykjavik
• 🍽️ Delicious daily lunch provided
• ☕ Top-notch coffee and snacks to fuel your creativity
• 🅿️ Convenient indoor car parking
• 🏋️ On-site gym with a hot tub (World Class)
• 🧘 Lifestyle and wellness benefits
• 🎉 Regular team events and activities

• Initial call (30 minutes): Connect with our recruiter to learn more about the role and share your background.
• Technical screening (45 minutes): Interview to assess your technical expertise, provide insight into our work, and gauge your interest in advancing further.
• Coding assignment: Solve a simple coding assignment at your own pace.
• On-site interviews (around 3 hours total): Meet the team, tour the office, and engage in technical discussions, job-relevant coding exercises, and cultural fit conversations with team members.

If you're excited about creating innovative solutions that impact millions of travelers and businesses globally, we want to hear from you!

If you need a reasonable accommodation or support during the application or the recruiting process due to a medical condition or disability, please reach out to your individual recruiter or send an email to AccessibleRecruiting@Tripadvisor.com and let us know the nature of your request.  Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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