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Discover the Art of Travel
As the world's premier active travel company, Butterfield & Robinson (www.butterfield.com) creates immersive journeys that inspire, delight, and transform. Since 1966, we've been crafting exceptional experiences and extraordinary memories, redefining what it means to truly travel.
At Butterfield & Robinson, success is built on our relentless pursuit of excellence and our passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in luxury travel. We don't just design trips--we curate unforgettable adventures that connect people to the world in deeply meaningful ways. Behind every seamless journey is a dedicated team of experts who share a singular focus: making every moment extraordinary.
A Legacy of Excellence
For decades, Butterfield & Robinson has been celebrated as a trailblazer in luxury travel, recognized globally for our commitment to innovation and excellence. Our efforts have earned us prestigious accolades, including being named the World's Best Tour Operator by Travel + Leisure. These honors reflect the care, creativity, and precision we bring to every adventure--ensuring each experience exceeds expectations and leaves a lasting impression.
A Workplace That Inspires
At B&R, we believe that extraordinary journeys begin with an inspired team. Our dynamic and supportive work environment fosters creativity, collaboration, and well-being. Employees are part of a vibrant, innovative workplace and benefit from a range of unique perks designed to support wellness, individual growth and balance. We value transparency and accountability in the social and environmental performance of our business, and are deeply committed to the principles of responsible, sustainable, and ethical tourism. Working at Butterfield & Robinson isn't just a job--it's an opportunity to be part of a community that's passionate about shaping the future of travel.
Job Overview
As a Junior Developer at Butterfield & Robinson, you will support a cross-functional Digital Experience and Information Technology team. This role is ideal for someone who's eager to learn, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants hands-on experience across multiple aspects of the software development lifecycle.
As a Junior Developer, you'll assist in building, testing, and maintaining web applications and digital tools. You'll work closely with senior team members including full stack and frontend developers; UX/UI designers to translate user requirements and design drafts into functional, responsive features. You'll also have opportunities to contribute ideas for improving performance, usability, and overall product quality.
The Junior Developer is a generalist, who will participate in end-to-end product development and maintenance. The Junior Developer will have strong communication and problem-solving skills as they will also act as a front-line service agent on our Helpdesk in troubleshooting and assisting end-users with our proprietary digital tools and other components of our Digital Ecosystem owned by our Digital Experience Team. The Junior Developer will also provide insight in assigning tickets to the appropriate senior team members.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Digital Experience team in coding, debugging, testing, and deploying new features across the front-end and back-end.
Assist the Full Stack and Front-End Developers with integration, component development, and code maintenance.
Participate actively in Agile exercises such as sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives.
Act as an intermediary, between the Agile Project Coordinator and Developers in regard to project administration needs.
Own Helpdesk support for the Digital Experience team and full digital ecosystem (troubleshooting, escalation of tickets to senior developers, end-user communication).
Help identify and communicate technical constraints, improvements, or ideas that enhance user experience and overall product performance.
Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Foundational knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and at least one modern front-end framework (React, Vue, or Angular) with a strong preference for: React and Next.js experience.
Basic SQL experience is considered a strong asset.
Experience with CI/CD tooling for rapid deployment of new features.
A strong portfolio of past work that highlights the previously listed core skills.
Experience with version control tools and experience working on projects with multiple developers.
Basic understanding of back-end development (Node.js, Python, or similar) and RESTful APIs.
Experience with scrum, 2-week sprints and agile environment considered an asset
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, math or physics (or other relevant degree) 2+ years of experience.
Skills and Characteristics
Creative and independent thinker with sound judgment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
High attention to detail.
Strong written and v
About the Company
Butterfield & Robinson--the world's premier active travel company--designs incredible journeys to the world's most amazing places. Crafted from the finest ingredients (exceptional lodgings, incomparable access, stellar wines and food, experienced guides and more than a few secrets), B&R's trips combine active adventure with unparalleled cultural immersion in the world's greatest destinations. Options include biking, walking, family and multi-active itineraries plus an unmatched custom trip planning division that features exp...
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