Lead Developer
About Us
Project Expedition is a fast-growing travel and tourism startup redefining how travel advisors and agencies connect with unique experiences worldwide. We're looking for a Lead Developer with Tech Lead responsibilities to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a direct impact by driving the development and technical direction of our platform.
The Role
As a Lead Developer, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the technical foundation of Project Expedition's platform while leading and collaborating with in-house and external development teams. Your role will blend hands-on development with technical oversight, ensuring our technology is robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Platform Development: Work on projectexpedition.com projects, contributing to development and performance optimization while enabling productivity comparisons with external teams.
- Technical Oversight: Coordinate and guide external development teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and alignment with internal standards.
- Strategic Leadership: Set the technical direction and establish best practices for system design, infrastructure, and project execution.
- Project Management: Manage multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met while collaborating across teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
- AWS Infrastructure: Oversee infrastructure needs, leveraging AWS to design scalable and efficient systems.
- System Design: Develop and maintain robust architecture, ensuring the platform can handle future growth and innovation.
- Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Business Development teams to ensure technical decisions align with business objectives.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: 5+ years in software development with demonstrated leadership experience.
- PHP Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced knowledge of PHP, with experience in Laravel.
- AWS Expertise: Strong knowledge of AWS, infrastructure, and system design principles.
- Project Management: Proven experience managing complex projects and working across multiple teams.
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to set the direction for technical specifications and long-term development strategies.
- Collaboration Skills: Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with in-house and external teams.
Benefits include:
- Biannual company bonus (up to a total of $3,000, based on company targets - deferred eligibility)
- 15 days of leave (increases to 20 days at 2 years tenure)
- Company Healthcare Plan (Company contribution $7K)
- 401K company plan
- Annual work from home budget $500
- Annual training budget of $250
- TSA Precheck (worth $80)
- Annual Project Expedition tour credits of $750
- Employee discounts on thousands of tours and activities
Work Arrangement
This is a remote-friendly position, but candidates must be based in the United States. Occasional travel may be required for company events or team collaboration.
Join Us
Ready to lead the technical charge at a company revolutionizing the travel industry? Apply now and become a key player in shaping the future of travel with Project Expedition!