Rakuten Travel Xchange (https://solutions.travel.rakuten.com/about-us) is the accommodation wholesale and travel technology division within the Rakuten group. We distribute our global inventory and the directly negotiated rates of Rakuten Travel and Rakuten STAY.
We enable our clients globally to send their guests anywhere in the world – all delivered through the latest scalable cutting-edge technology. This innovative platform serves as a pivotal bridge between travel suppliers and sellers, providing an extensive inventory of travel products such as flights and hotels.
Rakuten Travel Xchange empowers both suppliers and sellers by offering an expansive global reach and enhancing revenue potential. It simplifies transactions, making it an efficient tool for businesses seeking to excel in the dynamic travel market.
Responsibilities
• Manage all responsibilities associated with the integration of external facing products to the company's distribution API.
• Oversee code reviews and sanction releases related to the external products.
• Supervise a team responsible for the development of external products.
• Communicate effectively with business stakeholders and provide technical support for potential improvements and troubleshooting of external facing products.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Software Engineering Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in travel industry.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with software development frameworks and tools (e.g., Spring, React, Angular, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Rakuten is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.
