Director, Digital Engineering

Travel + Leisure Co.-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Orlando, FL
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We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide. The Director of Digital Engineering is a highly technical and hands on leader who will lead the development of our Digital integration platforms, Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) architecture, Mobile/Web solution architecture, and AI engineering initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced engineering leader who thrives in code, drives architectural decisions, and builds high-performing technical teams. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our digital platforms and delivering scalable, secure, and innovative solutions. This position reports directly to the VP of Digital Engineering and will play a critical role in advancing our digital transformation strategy.

  • Provide technical and strategic leadership in systems and product architecture, with a strong focus on integration, BFF, and AI engineering.
  • Write production-grade code and lead by example in architectural design and implementation.
  • Be conversant with the future direction of web and mobile technologies and how they can be leveraged to benefit the enterprise.
  • Partner with business functions and the Business Relationship Management team to strategize and deliver web and mobile business solutions through technology enablement.
  • Collaborate with internal and external developers and solution providers to define and evolve the current and future state of digital platforms, including legacy integration.
  • Lead and participate in vendor management – selection, negotiation, and oversight of onshore, nearshore, and offshore partners.
  • Establish goals, objectives, and work plans for the team; set priorities and report on progress and outcomes.
  • Drive talent acquisition, performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure adherence to formal processes, standards, and total quality practices, with a strong emphasis on security and compliance.
  • Create a customer-focused, collaborative environment that supports both operational and strategic project work.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience as a developer in integration, web and mobile technologies, with at least 3-5 years managing and building development teams.
  • Expert-level proficiency in one or more of: Java, Node.js, Python, .NET, Rails.
  • Deep experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
  • Strong knowledge of AI/ML engineering, including model integration and deployment.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure and/or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with BFF architecture, GraphQL, and API gateways.
  • Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and libraries such as jQuery.
  • Experience with iOS and Android development and responsive design.
  • Strong background in application architecture, secure coding (OWASP), and data privacy compliance.
  • Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with Agile, RUP, XP, and Waterfall development methodologies.
  • 5+ years of experience working with CTO, CIO, and other C-level executives.
  • 3+ years leading highly technical software development teams, including vendor and offshore management.
  • College degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, or related field preferred.
  • Experience with UX/UI design principles and practices.
  • Working knowledge of system infrastructure and networking is a plus.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life and accident coverage
  • Disability
  • Paid time off, parental leave and holidays (depending on position)
  • Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
  • 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements)
  • Legal and identity theft plan
  • Voluntary income protection benefits
  • Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
  • Employee Assistance Program
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