Lead Developer

About Us
ReserveX is a quickly growing travel tech start-up on a mission to enable amazing travel experiences through innovative technology. Were a small, mighty team and have already moved mountains to build partnerships with some of the worlds favourite travel brands - and thats without a superstar like you.

We are based in Calgary, Canada, but have an international team and are looking for people who will contribute to our growing culture and have a love for travel, adventure, and technology.

About the Position
We are looking for a Full-Stack Developer to provide technical leadership and architectural guidance as we scale our multi-day travel booking platform. This role requires expertise in .NET (C#), Linux OS, API development, cloud infrastructure, and front-end frameworks using React. We have recently upgraded to .NET 8.0 running on Linux, so experience with this environment is required.

Youll collaborate with a global team, work on performance, scalability, and modernization, and mentor junior engineers. Youll also help shape engineering best practices, contribute to system architecture decisions, and support ongoing migration efforts from a monolithic to a microservices-based architecture.

This is a hands-on role where youll actively contribute code while also ensuring the system remains secure, maintainable, and scalable.

What You Bring
Technical Expertise & Experience

5+ years of software development experience
3+ years designing and building high-performance, cloud-based applications
Travel technology experience with tour and cruise booking applications is preferred
Strong expertise in .NET (C#) development and REST, Micro Service API's
Linux OS
Docker Containers
Front-end experience in ASP.NET, Angular, and React
In-depth knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. SQL Server, Couchbase)
Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.)
Understanding of system architecture, micro services, and cloud-native design
Knowledge of API security best practices and authentication/authorization methods
Familiarity with modern AI-powered development tools
Leadership & Collaboration

Ability to collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into real-world solutions
Strong problem-solving mindset with an eagerness to learn and grow
Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal)
A commitment to code quality, scalability, and maintainability
Mentorship experience and a desire to elevate team performance
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have!)

SEO optimization, data analytics, and reporting experience
Experience in the travel industry or with travel technology platforms
Infrastructure automation and DevOps practices (e.g., CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code)
Why Join ReserveX?
Travel + Technology = fun. Were at the cross section of innovation and adventure, and its a blast.

We put our people first. Balance, autonomy, and empowerment are key to our culture. Need that Friday to tackle the mountain hike youve been thinking about?

Ready for lift-off. Were embarking on an adventure that has a steep trajectory. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, consider getting onboard!

This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of a high-growth travel technology company. We work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your contributions will have a direct impact.

Equity in ReserveX is available for the right candidate. If you're looking for a challenging, rewarding opportunity where you can lead, build, and make a lasting impact, wed love to hear from you!