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Join to apply for the Software Engineer - Platform Team role at Luxury EscapesJoin to apply for the Software Engineer - Platform Team role at Luxury EscapesGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Be part of the team transforming global travel experiences!Luxury Escapes is one of the worlds fastest-growing travel websites, with over 8 million members. We are growing rapidly & seeking a Software Engineer to join our team.This particular role is for our Platform team. If you have led teams with solid development experience, in-depth DevOps and Security knowledge, you love promoting best practices and fantastic developer experiences - we want to hear from you!Working at Luxury EscapesOur mission is to delight our customers with incredible deals for the world''s best holidays. We are a collective of forward-thinking people, driven to challenge the travel industry and ourselves to bring outstanding travel experiences to our customer community.Our Sydney office is on Kent Street - a short walk from Wynyard station and close to great cafes in Barangaroo.Luxury Escapes is an in-person company. We work and collaborate together, face to face in our sydney-based, Barangaroo office.**About The TeamOur cross-functional teams include Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers focused on delivering solutions and solving problems rather than simply completing tickets.The structure is flat, and the process is lean, with a culture of MVP, iteration, and "build, measure, learn" at the heart of everything we do. We share in-depth experience in Node/Typescript, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, and more.We love learning and hold regular "tech forums" to learn from peers or discuss the tech issues of the day. We also have some really great developers, so you''ll be both well supported and challenged day to day.What youll do:Maintain and improve our environments in AWS.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and other Engineering teamsProactively improve the stability and resilience of the platform and minimise the support burden.Improve Observability, Monitoring and Alerting for the servicesDrive the adoption of best practices in software development, including automated testing, continuous integration, and DevOps, ensuring a seamless developer experiencePromote Engineering Excellency and high quality code, improve residency and observability.Champion security practices and collaborate with relevant teams to ensure the platform remains secure and compliant with industry standards.Oversee the design and implementation of microservices architecture, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance of the platformParticipate in technical discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews to maintain high standards of engineering excellenceLead initiatives to improve the overall developer experience by working on Core Services, internal tools and CI as well as processes and communication.What we''re looking for:Strong expertise in backend development (ideally, but not necessary Node.js, TypeScript) and understanding of microservices architectureExperience with AWS and DevOps practices, with a focus on building scalable, reliable systemsExperience building environments with IAC tools such as Terraform or PulumiHands-on experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases, and the ability to optimise queries and database performanceA passion for creating a collaborative, learning-focused team environment, where innovation and best practices are encouragedStrong problem solving skillsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts.A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality solutions that delight customers.Lead incident response, coordinate recovery efforts, and minimise downtimeFocus on AutomationRelevant skills:Proficiency in JavaScript and its frameworks, including React, Node.js and Typescript.Proficiency with monitoring and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus or New Relic Strong expertise in building internal tools, deployment frameworks, or shared libraries to improve the developer experienceSolid knowledge of SQL, specifically PostgreSQL, for database management.Familiarity with RESTful API design principles and implementation.Deep knowledge of AWSTerraform / PulumiExperience working with CI/CDAutomated testing and continuous integrationExperience working in an agile team environment, continuously shipping environmentStrong expertise in software architecture and design patterns, with a particular focus on micro-services.What''s in it for you?We consider our people one of our most important assets and we want our team to love their working lives! When you work for Luxury Escapes, you can look forward to:Excellent Remuneration package20% Discount on Luxury Holidays and ExperiencesBreakfast and lunch are provided 5-days a week1/2 day of birthday leaveBeautiful facilities where you can book in yoga, pilates or jump on a peloton bike!A super collaborative team that enjoys creating great platformsEmployee experience is king here, with weekly events, monthly recognition programs and significant professional development opportunities. (We have won awards for it but the HR team doesn''t like to brag much!)If you''re Sydney-based and this role sounds appealing but you don''t check every box, apply anyway, we want to hear what you can do!We embrace diversity in our people and make hiring decisions based on your experiences and skills. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. You''ll find a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful workplace here at Luxury Escapes, and we are proud to celebrate who you are. 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