Job Description

The Role

This SOW outlines the requirements for the Lead Engineer role, designed to lead one or multiple squads in our Travel Experiences division. The objective of the role is to lead the design, development and delivery of quality travel products that are secure and scalable, contributing to Collinson's position as a leader in the travel industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver design, development, testing, integration and related engineering activities as required.
• Deliver specific tasks, deliverables and timelines as defined and prioritised progressively by the End Client during the engagement.
• Act as the technical backbone of the squad, leading from the front, writing code daily and setting the standard for high-quality engineering.
• Work side by side with an Engineering Manager, ensuring the squad is delivering scalable, well-architected software.
• Collaborate closely with a Product Manager to build and launch new products and services as a partnership.
• Work hands-on, with a strong focus on designing, coding and problem-solving.
• Act as the most experienced engineer in the squad, responsible for refining technical requirements, making key architectural decisions and mentoring engineers to help them grow.
• Embed AI, automation and best-in-class engineering practices into everything developed.