Technical Team Lead (Drupal)

is one of the world s largest travel management companies and a trusted partner for nationals and multinational companies. With a 24/7 reach in 97 countries, FCM s flexible technology anticipates and solves client needs, supported by experts who provide in-depth local knowledge and duty of care as part of the ultimate personalised business travel experience. As part of the ASX-listed Flight Centre Travel Group, FCM delivers the best market-wide rates, unique added-value benefits, and exclusive solutions. A leader in the travel tech space, FCM has proprietary client solutions. FCM provides specialist services via FCM Consulting and FCM Meetings & Events.

We are seeking a Technical Team Lead - Drupal to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead a talented group of engineers in the design, development, and deployment of Drupal-based applications, microservices, and APIs. You will mentor and guide your team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions while aligning with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely solutions.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, mentoring and supporting engineers in their professional growth.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of team members.
• Drive the design, development, and deployment of Drupal-based applications, microservices, and APIs.
• Ensure code produced is secure, maintainable, and adheres to high standards by actively participating in code reviews.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and performance optimization solutions to ensure system health and performance.
• Facilitate technical discussions and promote innovation to drive continuous improvement within the team.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure effective communication within the team and with external stakeholders to align on project goals.
• Document technical processes, architectures, and workflows to promote knowledge sharing across teams.
• Encourage the adoption of best practices and new technologies to enhance team productivity and solution quality.

You will work closely with the Agile Delivery Lead, Business Analyst, Product Manager, Engineers, and stakeholders from internal business teams to ensure successful project delivery and team collaboration.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Significant experience in building and maintaining software applications.
• Expertise in Drupal development.
• Hands-on experience with web technologies such as TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
• Strong familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.
• Proven expertise in software testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience with modern development practices like CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with AWS CloudFront, Lambda, and API Gateways.
• Familiarity with observability tools like Splunk and New Relic.
• Background in managing large-scale websites or e-commerce platforms.
• Knowledge of the travel industry is a plus.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities to guide and motivate a high-performing team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills for facilitating collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of effectively managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to balance strategic and hands-on responsibilities with attention to detail.

Work Perks! - What s in it for you:

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture. We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

You will be rewarded with competitive market salary. You will also be equipped with relevant training courses and tools to set you up for success with endless career advancement and job opportunities all over the world.

Market Aligned remuneration structure

Fun and Energetic culture: At the heart of everything we do at FCM is a desire to have fun and be yourself

Work life Balance: We believe in No Leave = No Life So have your own travel adventures with paid annual leave

Great place to work - Recognized as a top workplace for 4 consecutive years, which is a testimonial of our commitment towards our people

Wellbeing Focus - We take care of our employee with comprehensive medical coverage, accidental insurance, and term insurance for the well being of our people

Paternity Leave: We ensure that you can spend quality time with your growing family

Travel perks: Youll have access to plenty of industry discounts to ensure you continue to broaden your horizons

A career, not a job: We believe in our people brightness of future. As a high growth company, you will have the opportunity to advance your career in any direction you choose whether that is locally or globally

Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - Youll have to experience it to believe it!

Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can t miss in our people or service.

We are looking for a Technical Team Lead - Drupal to lead and mentor a team of engineers in developing Drupal-based applications, microservices, and APIs. You will oversee the design, development, and deployment of high-quality solutions while fostering innovation and ensuring alignment with business goals. Key responsibilities include managing team performance, driving technical discussions, and collaborating with business stakeholders. Expertise in Drupal, AWS, and modern development practices is required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.