Senior Director of Product Design

Role Overview

This role is for a Software Engineer at Skyscanner, focusing on building and improving the company's flight search platform. The engineer will be responsible for developing new features, maintaining existing code, and contributing to the overall technical direction of the product.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and high-quality software for Skyscanner's flight search platform.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the flight search stack.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.

Requirements Snapshot

• Proven experience in software development, with a focus on building scalable web applications.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages relevant to Skyscanner's tech stack (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Python, JavaScript).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Expected Impact

The Software Engineer will directly contribute to the enhancement of Skyscanner's core flight search product, impacting user experience and the company's ability to provide efficient and reliable travel solutions. Their work will help drive innovation and maintain the platform's competitive edge in the travel industry.