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With 95+ years in travel, the award-winning Globus family of brands – consisting of Globus, Cosmos, and Avalon Waterways – creates vacations that offer travelers culture-rich experiences featuring must-see sights, the stories behind the scenes and countless joy-filled memories in more than 70 countries on six continents across the globe. With equal measures vision and hard work; team collaboration and commitment; adaptability, honesty, and integrity as well as a genuine love for all-things-travel, the Globus family of brands – a leader in international travel – now offers unparalleled, perfectly planned tours; inventive, inspiring cruises and modern, independent vacation packages to millions of travelers.
Company Benefits Include: Pension Plan, 401K Match, 16-26 days of vacation, Health, vision, dental and life insurance, (For associates working outside US, these benefits may vary slightly) Work from home options, and Home office internet reimbursement.
Exciting Travel Benefits: 70 to 90% off tours and cruises (plus discounts for friends and family), a free Avalon cruise after 2 years, and Special deals with travel partners like Marriott, Expedia, IATA/IATAN, Norwegian Cruise Line, Hertz, and Thrift Car Rentals to name a few.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Information Systems department at the Globus Family of Brands is structured into three areas: Core Services, Tour & Cruise Technology Services, and Marketing Technology Services. This department plays a crucial role in developing and implementing technological strategies that support the company’s business objectives. Together, these teams ensure that the Globus Family of Brands maintains effective and reliable technological systems and applications that cater to both internal needs and external partnerships.
THE ROLE
The Development Manager leads our Sitecore eCommerce platform team within the Information Systems department. This role involves overseeing the team of front-end and back-end developers, QA professionals, and technical business analysts to drive the development, enhancement, and maintenance of our Sitecore-based eCommerce solutions. The Development Manager will play a critical role in technical delivery and solution design, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Strong familiarity with the Microsoft stack, Angular, and Node.js, React is nice to have.
- Proven expertise in managing and developing on the Sitecore platform. (XP & Content Hub)
- Experience with both front-end and back-end development processes.
- Extensive experience with Agile methodologies.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing software development teams.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
- Sitecore certification
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- Experience in efficiently allocating team resources and personnel.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
- Coordinate and manage all phases of Agile project management for our Sitecore eCommerce platform, including development, testing, deployment, and support.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure that the Sitecore platform integrates seamlessly with other enterprise systems.
- Efficiently allocate team resources and personnel to maximize productivity and meet project timelines.
- Establish and enforce coding standards and practices to ensure high-quality software development. Conduct regular code reviews and promote the use of best practices and new technologies to maintain code integrity.
- Work closely with the QA team to define quality metrics and ensure that all deliverables meet the highest standards.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners. Ensure clear communication and alignment on project status, timelines, and deliverables.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in software development, testing, and maintenance.
CORE COMPETENCIESThe preferred candidate has experience in the following.
- Sitecore Platform Management: Proven expertise in managing Sitecore platform, including configuration, customization, and maintenance.
- Cloud Computing Platforms: Proficiency in Microsoft Azure, including services such as Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure DevOps, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Containerization and Orchestration: Understanding Docker containers and Kubernetes orchestration within the context of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Azure Database Management: Expertise in managing Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and other Azure database services, including database design, optimization, and administration, is crucial for effectively managing data-driven applications on the Azure platform.
- Oracle Database Understanding: Familiarity with Oracle database technologies, including Oracle Database Cloud Service and Oracle Autonomous Database.
- Security Best Practices: Understanding security principles and best practices within the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Performance Optimization: Skills in performance profiling, monitoring, and optimization techniques specific to Microsoft technologies.
- Machine Learning and AI: Awareness of Microsoft Azure AI services like Azure Machine Learning and Azure Cognitive Services.
- Version Control Systems: Proficiency in Git, particularly within the context of Azure DevOps Repos.
- Technical Documentation: Strong skills in technical writing and documentation, including tools like Microsoft Word and Azure DevOps Wiki, support clear communication and knowledge sharing within the team.
EOE
While performing this job, it will require: Eight (8) hours or more a day of sitting; walking; standing; bending; answering the telephone; entering data into the computer; retrieving data from the computer or analyzing data from reports.
EEOC
Globus family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
