Clarity Travel Technology Solutions is a global leader in Travel SaaS, offering advanced technology solutions that are reshaping the travel industry. Our suite of products, including Clarity MATM, Clarity NDC, and Clarity Rewards, empowers airlines, agencies, and travel providers to optimize operations and drive growth. We are pioneers in innovation and one of the first companies to achieve IATAs Airline Retailing Maturity (ARM) certification as a System Provider. With a presence in five countries and headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we deliver scalable, automation-driven solutions to simplify complex travel processes and enhance customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities :

- Full Stack Development : Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable web applications using PHP and Node.js for the backend and React/Vue for the frontend, supporting B2B, B2C, and external API integrations.

- Microservices Architecture : Build and evolve gRPC-based microservices using Node.js and PHP to replace legacy monolithic components, ensuring zero-downtime migration and backward compatibility with existing B2B partners.

- Database Management : Optimize and manage databases (MySQL and MongoDB) to ensure data integrity, efficient query performance, and seamless handling of high-volume travel booking transactions.

- Front-end Development : Build responsive, accessible UIs using CSS frameworks (Bootstrap/Tailwind), React, and Vue, delivering seamless booking experiences across devices.

- Cloud Integration : Architect and deploy applications using AWS services (ECS/EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway) to build resilient, auto-scaling cloud-native solutions.

- API Design & Integration : Design and maintain RESTful and gRPC APIs for GDS/NDC integrations, third-party supplier connectivity, and internal platform communication.

- Performance Optimization : Profile and optimize application performance, targeting cost reduction of 3040% through efficient resource utilization and architectural improvements.

- Leadership & Mentoring : Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, conduct code reviews, promote engineering best practices, and drive adoption of modern development standards.

- Collaboration : Work closely with product, design, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions that meet business requirements within Agile sprint cycles.

Required Qualifications :

- Experience : 7+ years in full stack development with a strong focus on PHP, Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, React, and/or Vue.

- Backend Expertise : Deep proficiency in PHP and Node.js (Express/NestJS) with experience building scalable APIs, background job processing, and integration with third-party services.

- Front-end Skills : Proficient in modern JavaScript (ES6+), CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind), responsive design, and component-based architecture with React or Vue.

- Database Skills : Strong command of MySQL (query optimization, indexing, replication) and MongoDB (aggregation pipelines, schema design).

- Cloud Skills : Hands-on experience with AWS services including ECS/EKS (Kubernetes), EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFront.

- Microservices : Experience designing and implementing gRPC or REST-based microservices architectures using Node.js or PHP with service discovery, load balancing, and fault tolerance.

- Leadership : Proven experience leading development projects, mentoring team members, and driving architectural decisions.

- Problem Solving : Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges in production environments.

- Communication : Strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable presenting technical solutions to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Travel Domain : Prior experience in travel or hospitality technology, including GDS/NDC integrations, booking engines, or supplier connectivity platforms.

- AI-Assisted Development : Experience with vibe coding and AI-powered development tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or equivalent to accelerate development velocity.

- DevOps : Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions), Docker containerization, and deployment automation.

- Security Practices : Knowledge of secure coding practices, PCI-DSS compliance requirements, data encryption, and OWASP security standards.

- Agile : Experience working in Agile/Scrum or Kanban environments with tools like Jira or Azure Boards.

- Observability : Experience with monitoring and observability tools (New Relic, CloudWatch, Grafana) for proactive performance management.

- Certifications : AWS Solutions Architect or Developer certification is a plus.

What We Offer :

- Work on a major platform modernization initiative transforming five legacy travel systems into a unified cloud-native microservices architecture on AWS.

- Opportunity to influence technology decisions and architectural direction across the entire ClarityGO platform.

- Collaborative engineering culture with an 18-member cross-functional team spanning Engineering, DevOps, QA, and PMO.

- Continuous learning environment with regular technical training, certification support, and exposure to cutting-edge AI development tools.

- Direct visibility to senior leadership with meaningful impact on business outcomes.