Client Solutions Architect

Collinson; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a highly experienced Tech Lead to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to lead the design and development of complex software systems, guiding a talented engineering team while utilizing modern technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions and ensure that all development is executed to the highest standards. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this position is perfect for a self-starter who thrives on solving product challenges and driving technical solutions. Join a passionate group dedicated to creating exceptional customer experiences across various sectors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of software system design and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex software systems.
• Provide technical guidance and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Team Leadership

Software Development

Node.js

React

Next.js

Typescript

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

Redis

MongoDB

Git

Confluence

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Git

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Collinson

Collinson is a global loyalty and benefits company.

We use our expertise and products to craft customer experiences which enable some of the world’s best known brands to acquire, engage and retain the most demanding and choice-rich customers. In particular, our unique expertise and insight into high earning, frequent travellers allows us to create products and solutions for our clients that inspire greater customer engagement to drive more profitable relationships, enrich their travel experiences, protect what matters and assist in in times of need.

While specialising in Financial Services, Travel and Retail, we also support clients in multiple sectors. We have worked with over 90 airlines, 20 hotel groups and more than 600 financial institutions and banks, with clients including Accor Hotels, Air France KLM, American Express, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Diners Club, Mandarin Oriental, Mastercard, Radisson Hotel Group, Sephora, Visa and Vhi.

We take our 30 years’ experience working with these kinds of household names in over 170 countries, and help our clients to deliver the smarter experiences it takes to differentiate their propositions, and help them win deeper devotion with their customers.

Collinson is a privately-owned entrepreneurial business with 2,000 passionate people working in 20 locations worldwide. Our solutions include Priority Pass, the world’s best known airport experiences programme, while we are also the trusted partner behind many of the leading financial services, airline and hotel brand’s reward programmes and loyalty initiatives.

Purpose of the Job

We are seeking a highly experienced Tech Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, with a focus on using modern technologies and experience leading and managing software engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex software systems (client-side and server-side)
• Provide technical guidance and direction to the development team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Develop and design effective APIs
• Plan and execute strategies for completing projects on time
• Stay current on industry trends and technologies to continually improve the team's technical capabilities
• Ensure that all software development is done to a high standard, and that it is fully tested and deployed in a secure and reliable manner

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• 3+ years leading and mentoring engineering teams
• Strong technical experience leading the design and development of complex software systems
• Knowledge of multiple front-end and back-end languages (Node.js, React, Next.js, Typescript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and their libraries
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and GraphQL
• Familiarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB
• Experience with event-driven architectures
• Proficiency with Git, Confluence, Jira
• Basic understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and Continuous Integration and Deployment/Delivery
• Ability to write application code and automated tests according to team-adopted practices, disciplines, and quality guidelines
• Self-starter that can take a product problem and develop a working technical solution