FCM Digital - Lead Platform Engineer - Remote, Canada

Lead Platform Engineer

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995.  Our purpose is to “open up the world for those who want to see”. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel!

To learn more about Flight Centre Travel Group please click HERE

About The Opportunity

The FCM Extension team is looking for a Lead Platform Engineer in Canada to join our growing team within Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). As a Lead full-stack developer, you will work as part of our engineering team to help drive a major re-factoring/re-architecting effort, as well as design, architect, and implement new features. You will also be expected to be comfortable with some leadership, mentoring & planning duties, working with our existing leadership team to help guide the development of our product and our team.

The FCM Extension team is part of the FCM Digital group within Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). The FCM Digital group is primarily based in Spain and Greece, with some employees in other European countries. The extension team is based in Canada and the USA. You will be working remotely in Canada for the extension team.

This is a full-time hire with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

FCM Extension was founded on the vision that transparent data and ubiquitous communication could transform business travel for the good of the traveler and the travel manager. We use web browser extension technology to overlay messaging and user interaction elements on top of corporate and consumer travel sites to help business travellers plan their trips, save on costs, and align with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

The vast majority of our code is written in Javascript, with a bit of Python sprinkled in here and there. We have a browser extension component (front-end + background/service worker) written with React, a RESTful API written in NodeJS, and a few lambdas/micro-services written in Javascript/Node and/or Python.

We have DevOps and UI/UX/Design support from the FCM Digital team, so you will be able to spend the majority of your time developing/coding.

We believe in continuous improvement (both in terms of code refactoring, and process review/improvement); collaboration (pair programming); reviewing and sharing each other’s work; and strong communication.

Currently, we work in terms of 6-week mission cycles (* see Shape Up methodology from Base Camp). This allows us to do a fair amount of up-front planning, and execute with little micro-management and low project management overhead (less process, more development).

• Integrating with other backend services depending on our clients’ needs (SSO, 3rd-party APIs, new/additional internal services, etc.)
• Evolving our DB schema to support new use-cases.
• Researching technologies and frameworks to use in existing application.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest technical trends and techniques to share and apply those learnings, including cutting edge AI models & capabilities.

Experience & Qualifications

• At least 8-10+ years web development experience
• Proficient with Javascript - ES6, Node, React, Redux, Webpack
• Proficient with at least one additional back-end programming language.
• Have worked in high-volume, high-availability systems before; preferably ad or content delivery.
• Git and feature-branch workflow
• Recent and relevant code samples from your GitHub account must be provided to be considered for this role. Bonus points if you have Gist’s or a Blog.
• Spanish-speaking would be a plus.

Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture.  We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
•      Diversity Day: paid leave to observe holiday or cultural celebration of your choice 
•      Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice)
•      DEI education
•      Commitment to fair practices such as regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols
• A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
• We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Proud Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising.
•      Office Environmental Program
•      Many of our offices are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certified buildings
•      1 Volunteer Day per Calendar Year

Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off policy
• Travel perks/discounts
• Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
• National/International Award Nights and Conferences
• Group benefits including extended health care, dental and vision, gender affirming care, fertility care
• Insurance including life, AD&D, critical illness, long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/RPP with matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses

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Location – Remote, Canada 

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $116,000 - $140,000. Base salary is dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements.

This position may be performed remotely anywhere within Canada in accordance with the company’s Remote and Flexible Work Policy except for the province of PEI

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at fccareers@flightcentre.ca