Senior Backend Developer
- Prague
- Hybrid
Overview:
Over the last year, HX has been focussed on becoming a fully standalone business from Hurtigruten Group. We’re hard at work, splitting our systems and digital real estate, while also developing our unique brand proposition, to become the global leader in the expedition cruise segment. As part of this, we are hiring for a Senior Backend Developer to help manage this transition, initially taking over ownership of our B2B Partner APIs and Integrations, but with a longer term scope to provide backend architectural skills to set the direction of HX.
Our perfect candidate will have an architectural mindset, is comfortable working autonomously and to lead and grow a Backend function. This role is somewhat unique in that much of the scope of responsibilities will be defined in the coming months and there is a great opportunity for a candidate willing to operate within some ambiguity.
This is an exciting role as it will be the first Backend hire in the new HX set up and will work with the current Hurtigruten team to understand the existing set up ahead of taking over the HX responsibilities as the team scales.
Our engineering team is based across London and Prague and currently owns a:
- B2C application, which consumes a legacy booking system API and content from Contentful via a GraphQL middleware.
We're currently transitioning to take over a HX dedicated:
- B2B React Application and Partner APIs
- React Native cruise ship app
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain new integrations with external systems.
- Create and manage APIs for internal and external purposes.
- Ensure operational efficiency of production code.
- Write clean, testable, high-quality code and participate in code reviews.
- Support the deployment and testing of new products and features.
Please note there is also an on-call element to the role since our ships sail in multiple regions and time zones globally.
Skills & Requirements
Qualifications:
- .NET
- Proven experience in API development and system integration.
- Proficiency in Azure, IaC, Helm, Docker, and Kubernetes (advantageous).
- Familiarity with Actor pattern/models and Domain domain-driven design (DDD).
- Experience with Octopus Deploy, Git, and DevOps principles.
- Broad expertise in your field with demonstrated proficiency in critical areas.
- Strong communication skills and experience in a cross-functional team environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
Great Place to Work
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Passionate Explorers - We are proud of our history and are driven to create more.
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‘Can-Do’ Mindset - We jump-in and proactively contribute to the greater good.
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Supportive and Collaborative Teams - We are curious and generous with our knowledge. We Trust.
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Genuine Interactions - We want all people to be their true selves.
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Humble Leadership - We have a short distance between leaders and teams.
About the company
Since 1896, HX have championed sustainability in the expedition cruise sector. From launching the world’s first battery-hybrid expedition cruise ships to banishing heavy fuel oil and single use plastics from our fleet. We are at the forefront of driving sustainable practices in expedition cruises that prioritise greener travel.
For nearly 130 years we have been committed to continuously improving what we do for our guests but also for the people we work with.
We are a group of explorers who want to seek out the very best journeys for our guests but also for ourselves. We take our guests on big life-changing adventures, from the stunning wilderness of the Arctic to the incredible creatures on the Galápagos Islands all on our purpose-built expedition ships. Our HX fleet explore hundreds of destinations in over 30 countries across 5 continents.
Our ambition is strong and lofty – we want to become the number one sustainable expedition brand in the world. But we recognise we need passionate explorers, with can-do mindsets, humble leadership skills which bring people together for genuine interactions in a supportive and collaborative way.
As a newly branded company built on a 130-years heritage, HX is at an exciting new chapter and as we embark on this new journey, we believe your skills and passion could thrive. We are looking for talented explorers who want to join us on our exciting expedition to growth and success. This could include travelling and working in amazing HX hubs both on sea and land. From our impressive new Headquarters in London to our state-of-the-art Customer Service Centre just opened in Prague as well as various offices across Europe, the US and APAC.
One thing you’ll find whether on sea or land is a group of people, all connected with the same mindset and purpose - we want to explore more, champion sustainability and become the world’s very best expedition cruise operator.
Miles Baker | Contact Person
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