Job description
As Senior JavaScript Full Stack Developer, you are part of a team that brings the legend of Belmond to life. As a vital member of the IT Development team, you will be responsible for developing new features and maintaining current applications.
If you’re looking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment.
Primary Responsibilities Include
- Participate in the product development lifecycle from ideation, design, development, to roll out and support.
- Integrate third-party products into internal systems and support and upgrade implemented systems.
- Create e2e, unit and integration tests for all our applications.
- API Management. Design, secure, develop, implement, test, and deliver APIs to integrate different systems.
- Build internal solutions, with custom front ends, web/mobile, and backend services that automate business processes.
- Own the delivery of multiple features of the product end to end while hands-on in development as well.
- Use popular technologies, methodologies, and adequate pattern designs.
- Advocate and enforce best development practices such as code reviews, git workflows, continuous integration/continuous delivery, automation (testing and infrastructure) and code modularity, extensibility, and quality.
- Lead by example and mentor other developers in the team both technically and professionally.
- Ensure timely and accurate communication with a broader team to share an understanding of product functionality, features, and technology vision.
- Look out for technology trends across the industry and apply relevant developments to the products and services.
- Work with application business owners and delivery heads to ensure their vision is realized through efficient technology and delivery timelines.
- Develop content frameworks that incorporate multiple data sources.
- To communicate regularly and provide recommendations to the Team Lead Development and to manage IT staff, including hiring, training, evaluation, guidance, discipline, as necessary.
- Ensure the continued, uninterrupted operation of the hotels, regional offices, and other business units, regarding internal software development and bug fixes.
- Negotiate and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLA) for systems/vendors/consultants. Monitor and Report performance on centrally agreed SLAs (Service Level Agreement) for the business units.
- Manage financial aspects, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review.
What you should know when applying…
- The role can be fully remote. We are actively seeking candidates who are currently based in the UK, Italy, Spain or Portugal. The role cannot be performed remotely from other locations.
- For candidates in the UK, office space is available at our offices in central London. Our offices are located at Wogan House, 99 Great Portland Street, London W1W 7NY. Wogan House is newly renovated office space under the management of a leading co-working space and property management company.
- An early submission is encouraged as the form may close if a large volume of applications is received.
- Applicants must have eligibility to work in the jurisdiction that they are based in.
What You Bring
- At least five years of experience in Full Stack development, ReactJS and NodeJS.
- At least two years of experience in unit and integration testing.
- Hands on coding experience and proficiency in the following programming languages: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and XML.
- Ability to use popular technologies, methodologies and adequate pattern designs.
- Experience building large scale systems.
- Ability to read and understand complex code.
- Solid experience in Development operations.
- Ability to communicate in English to a high professional standard with peers, senior management, vendors and both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Embraces a collaborative approach to sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues.
What We Offer
At Belmond, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:
- Competitive salaries and incentive plans
- Complimentary and preferred rate experiences at our iconic destinations
- Private Medical Insurance and Dental Plans
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- 33 days’ annual leave per year (inclusive of English Bank Holidays).
- Lifestyle and Employee Assistance Programs
- Onsite gym facilities
We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities and each other.
This is your moment. Apply today!
About Us
Belmond was born from a passion for connecting discerning travellers with the world’s most remarkable properties, locations and journeys. From hotels and trains to river cruises and safaris, Belmond curates incomparable experiences and crafts unforgettable stories. With a legacy spanning over 45 years, since the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice in 1976, Belmond has grown into a global collection of 43 properties spread across 24 countries and territories. Exceptional destinations connected by legendary journeys are the very soul of Belmond, where the path that brings you to a place is as important as the destination itself. A pioneer of slow travel, Belmond has been operating the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express since 1982. The group later expanded to include pristine beach resorts, such as Maroma on the Riviera Maya, historic hideaways such as Villa San Michele in the Florentine foothills, urban icons, such as Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, and gateways to UNESCO world heritage sites, such as Hotel das Cataratas in Brazil’s Iguassu National Park. As proud custodians of storied properties, Belmond is committed to building on the past to create a new legacy: the heritage of the future. Working with communities and local talents, together with the world’s most respected chefs, designers and artists, Belmond continues its purpose of perpetuating the legendary art of travel. Since 2019, Belmond has been part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).
The Belmond & LVMH Family
The Belmond global collection of iconic hotels, trains, safaris and river cruises is proud to be part of LVMH, all creating exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join Belmond, you join a global family of history-rich hotels and breathtaking destinations, where our employees are at the heart of the Belmond experience.
