Programmer, Travel Automation

BCD Travel; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote opportunities

Career growth

Vacation days

Wellbeing tools

Travel industry perks

Job summary

BCD Travel is hiring a Junior Developer, Travel Automation in Austin, TX. You will develop automation for a global travel program, implement enhancements, and fix defects to improve agent productivity and reduce errors.

Training and collaboration with multiple teams will be essential as you build and refine automation libraries. You will work on requirements, perform testing, and ensure code quality through peer reviews.

Qualifications

• Programming experience in Python, Swift, or an equivalent language.
• Travel reservations and process experience.
• Working knowledge of Sabre GDS technology and training will be provided.
• Working knowledge of database integrations, SQL, and API integrations.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and process reengineering skills.
• Proficient computer skills and project management knowledge.
• Good people skills and ability to work with diverse cultures.
• Ability to work daily hours to support BCD business in local time zone.
• Ability to use and communicate in English as the primary language.

Responsibilities

• Develop ‘scope of work’ including estimated effort and delivery date.
• Program requirements per department standards and best practices.
• Perform comprehensive testing on programming.
• Code must pass peer review and QA testing before delivery.
• Program and customize global travel desktop routines for automation.
• Provide proactive front and mid office development to boost productivity.
• Create and enhance mid-office automation library with testing and releases.
• Learn and adhere to department guidelines and procedures.
• Manage time to work on multiple requests and meet SLAs.

Skills

Python

Swift

English communication

Tools

Sabre GDS

SQL

APIs

Job description

Start your journey with BCD: Grow, connect, collaborate and celebrate with our global team

Junior Developer, Travel Automation (Hybrid)

Full time, Austin, Texas, United States

As a Programmer, Travel Automation, you will be working on applications that support a Global Travel, Meetings & Events program. You will fulfill enhancement requests and bug tickets to improve agent productivity, decrease errors and support industry requirements.

As a Junior Developer, Travel Automation, you will

• Develop ‘scope of work’ including the estimated level of effort and delivery date for requests
• Program requirements per department standards and best practices
• Perform comprehensive testing on your programming
• Coding must pass peer review and quality assurance testing before being delivered to the end user
• Program and customize global travel agency desktop routines for automation initiatives
• Provide a proactive and consultative approach to front and mid office development; design solutions that increase agent productivity and decrease errors
• Create and enhance existing mid-office automation library including testing and posting of new versions
• Learn, understand, and adhere to department guidelines and procedures consistently
• Use effective time management to work on multiple requests concurrently and deliver on time per department service level agreement

About You

• Programming experience in Python, Swift, or an equivalent language
• Travel reservations and process experience
• Working knowledge of Sabre GDS technology (the training will be delivered)
• Working knowledge of database integrations to other products, SQL, and experience with API integrations
• Strong analytical, problem solving and process reengineering skills
• Proficient computer skills, and project management knowledge
• Good people skills and ability to work with diverse cultures
• Ability to work daily hours to support BCD business in appropriate country/region local time zone as requested by leadership
• Ability to use and communicate in English as the primary language

What We Offer You

At BCD Travel, we work with highly motivated and passionate people. We value open communication, collaboration, and a flexible work-life balance. We offer unique, often global, experiences that empower you to develop and grow within the organization. Sustainability and helping others is also high on our list. We make a difference through charitable activities in our communities across the globe.

About Us

BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel.

In 2024, BCD achieved US$22.9 billion in sales. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.

Get to know us by reading our blog and checking out our social media:

• https://www.bcdtravel.com/blog/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/
• https://www.instagram.com/bcdtravel/
• https://www.facebook.com/bcdtravel/

You’ll be offered

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
• A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
• Travel industry professional perks and discounts
• An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated

At BCD Travel we value you, our culture and success is defined by you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience.

The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Junior Developer, Travel Automation is between $65,000 and $78,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience and geographical location.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at [e-mail].