Technical Manager

Summary

Join Bókun, a Tripadvisor company, and help transform the tours and activities industry by leading a world-class team of engineers. As a Technical Manager, you will lead the development of a leading Tours and Activities reservation system. You'll tackle real-world challenges faced by tour operators, collaborate with product and design teams, and guide the team's continuous improvement. This role involves shaping the product roadmap, building and mentoring a high-performing team, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. Bókun offers competitive compensation, work-life balance, career growth opportunities, and a chance to make a global impact in the travel tech industry.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 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
• 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