Job Description
Head of IT/ Tech Lead
Olanka Travels is a premier travel company in the B2C business with over 15 years of industry expertise, offering exceptional travel experiences across the globe. With a strong presence in the UK, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our personalized customer-centric approach. We are passionate about crafting seamless and memorable tailor-made travel journeys for our clients to our global destinations.
Job Profile
- Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of 3-4 full-time developers and a business analyst/project team
- Establish coding standards, guide architectural decisions, perform code reviews, and promote technical best practices
- Contribute directly to the core tech stack, ensuring code quality, scalability, and long-term maintainability
- Oversee and prioritize product development roadmaps in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Strategy teams
- Manage integrations with key tools such as Zoho CRM, Mailchimp, Twilio Frontline, and Office 365, as well as support for iOS and Android mobile applications through third-party or in-house teams
- Identify automation opportunities and implement tech solutions to streamline operations across departments
The Candidate Profile
- Minimum of 5-10+ years of experience in full-stack development, with at least 2-3 years in a tech leadership role
- Proven experience managing development teams and cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong hands-on skills in Laravel, React/Next.js, and managing cloud environments (preferably AWS)
- Experience integrating with tools like Zoho CRM, Twilio, Office 365, or similar platforms
- Solid project management understanding, Agile/Scrum background preferred
- Bonus if you’ve worked in travel tech, SaaS platforms, or high-growth startups
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their resume, (with portfolio links - if available) to careers@olankatravels.com with the subject line with the role you are applying for "Head of IT/ Tech Lead" - (Your Name)
Job Location
Olanka Travels Global Offices
Kohuwala, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka | Vietnam | India | Maldives | Australia