dnata Travel Group, part of the Emirates Group, includes the brands of Gold Medal and Travelbag.
We are now recruiting for a Senior Software Engineer who will be working on all phases of software development, within a team of developers at our Leyland office. Working closely with product/programme management, infrastructure and architecture teams, to deliver high quality robust solutions within agreed timeframes.
The dnata Travel engineering team are responsible for the growth and evolution of in-house developed travel platforms and integrate with a number of 3rd party platforms. These platforms are being developed and rolled out across multiple brands, departments and teams within the dnata Travel group.
You will be joining a smart, experienced, fast-moving team working in an agile environment, who continue to explore new technologies, tools & techniques to both grow the platforms and to service the growing needs of the business that the platforms supports.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 per week
Job Accountabilities
- Undertake the development of high load, multi-threaded, distributed, enterprise software systems to formal and informally provided design schematics.
- Deliver strong technical solutions with high quality and on time.
- Take ownership of assigned work items and drive to their successful conclusion.
- Provide clear and accurate updates on progress, status and risks.
- Provide representative and timely estimates for future work candidates.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of enterprise software development patterns, practices and methodologies.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of Microsoft web application .NET development technologies, including .NET, .NET Core, SQL Server 2012 and any subsequent versions.
- Stay up to date with technology developments and techniques that provide commercial advantage.
- To work with all members of the Development Team to promote a good team working environment where open communication is invited.
- Respond to live issues raised throughout the business.
- Liaise with the testing and infrastructure teams on technical and support issues.
- Communicate complex technical solutions in a clear and concise manner to members of the development team and IT department.
- Work to continually improve the development team’s processes and methodologies.
- Provide On Call support to the business
To be considered for this role, we need you to have the following skills, experience and qualifications:
- A background in delivering web sites / services using .NET technology environment.
- Knowledge of principles and concepts and practical experience of a wide range of technology solutions.
- A strong track record of software delivery.
- Experience of working on multi-tier, high volume, transactional systems and a thorough understanding of the related challenges and how to navigate them.
- Broad knowledge of key technology theories and architectures (e.g. data structures, algorithms, design patterns, application architectures, technologies and solution design).
- Experience of developing and supporting APIs and micro services supplying a service to both internal and external customers.
- Experience of software development within the travel industry.
Our bright, modern office in Leyland is just 10 minutes from junctions 28 & 29 of the M6. We have some fantastic benefits, making us a great place to work:
- Travel discounts – we have a dedicated Staff Travel Team to help you plan your next adventure
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 5 full years of service (+ bank holidays)
- Additional annual leave purchase scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Low-cost health care for you and your family
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Ongoing development – we have an in-house People Development Team
- Industry/social events – including supplier events, office socials & parties and pop-up shops
- Cycle to work scheme
- Reward & recognition programme
- Belong programme – Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that play a crucial role in implementing our DEI strategy
- Volunteer days – one day’s paid leave each year to volunteer with a registered charity
- dnata4good – supporting the local communities we work, live and thrive in
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free eye care tests
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