Travel Software Developer

Description

Summary: Join Akbar Alam Tours as a Travel Software Developer to architect a digital travel ecosystem, building high-speed engines for seamless booking experiences. Highlights: 1. Architect a digital travel ecosystem, connecting global travel services. 2. Drive innovation by translating customer feedback into new features. 3. Work on innovative projects, building a modern travel tech platform. At **Akbar Alam Tours**, we don’t just plan trips; we craft unforgettable journeys. As a leading travel and tourism company based in the historic coastal city of Al Wakrah, we help travelers discover the beauty of Qatar and the world. Behind every seamless itinerary, instant booking, and happy traveler is robust technology. We are embarking on a major digital expansion to revolutionize how our customers search, book, and experience travel. To drive this vision forward, we are looking for a creative and driven **Travel Software Developer** to join our growing tech team. **The Role: Your Impact** As our Travel Software Developer, you will be the architect of our digital travel ecosystem. You won’t just be writing code—you’ll be building the high\-speed engines that connect global airlines, hotel databases, and local tour inventories into one seamless, user\-friendly platform. Your Mission: Turn complex global travel data into simple, beautiful, and lightning\-fast booking experiences for our customers.**Key Responsibilities** * **API Integration \& Management:** Connect, optimize, and maintain integrations with Global Distribution Systems (GDS like Amadeus or Sabre), third\-party hotel APIs, and payment gateways. * **Feature Development:** Design and build scalable, secure, and clean web/mobile applications for our booking engines, customer portals, and internal management systems. * **Performance Optimization:** Continuously monitor and improve website speed, search algorithms, and mobile responsiveness to ensure a frictionless user experience. * **Database Management:** Build and maintain secure, reliable databases to handle real\-time bookings, customer records, and dynamic pricing models. * **Collaborative Innovation:** Work closely with our marketing and operations teams to translate customer feedback into new, high\-impact features. **Who You Are (The Technical Pack)** * **The Tech Stack:** You are highly proficient in at least one modern backend language (such as **Node.js, Python, or C\#/.NET**) and have solid experience with modern frontend frameworks (like **React, Vue.js, or Angular**). * **Travel Tech Savvy:** You have **3\+ years of professional software development experience**, ideally with hands\-on experience integrating travel APIs, XML/JSON feeds, or booking engines. * **Database Fluent:** Strong experience with relational and non\-relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB). * **The Problem\-Solver:** You love tackling complex logical puzzles, optimizing search query speeds, and maintaining high system uptime. * **A Team Player:** You have excellent communication skills in English and enjoy collaborating in an agile, fast\-paced environment. * **Based in Qatar:** Currently residing in Qatar with a valid QID, or willing to relocate to the scenic and rapidly developing city of **Al Wakrah** (an easy commute from Doha). **What We Offer** * **Innovative Projects:** Take total ownership of building a modern travel tech platform from the ground up. * **The Al Wakrah Advantage:** Work in a beautiful, culturally rich coastal city away from the intense hustle of central Doha, while still being highly connected. * **Dynamic Work Culture:** Work alongside a passionate, supportive team of travel enthusiasts and tech innovators. * **Competitive Compensation:** A competitive monthly salary, comprehensive health insurance, annual leave, and flight ticket allowances. **Ready to Code the Future of Travel?** If you have a passion for technology and a curiosity for the world of travel, we’d love to have you on board. **Click "Apply Now"** to submit your **CV** along with a link to your **portfolio or GitHub profile**. Pay: QAR700,000\.00 per year Work Location: In person