Head of Development

About the Position

Help shape the future of Business Travel

At Goelett, we build technology that helps people move, connect, and do business around the world, more simply, more intelligently, and more humanely.

Behind every journey is a team of passionate people designing the future of travel technology together.

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More than a workplace

A culture built on trust, innovation, and impact

We believe great products are built by people who feel trusted, supported, and inspired.

Since day one, Goelett has brought together talented individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise, united by a shared ambition to improve the Business Travel experience.

We foster a culture built on:

• trust,
• collaboration,
• curiosity,
• flexibility,
• and continuous growth.

Because innovation happens when people feel empowered to do their best work while staying true to themselves.

Benefits that support wellbeing

Designed for people, not just employees

Healthcare

Because wellbeing always comes first.

Flexible working hours

Work with autonomy and balance.

Hybrid & remote work

A flexible environment adapted to modern ways of working.

Learning & development

Training programs, certifications, and language courses.

Meal card

Supporting everyday moments that matter.

Multisport membership

Stay active and energized.

Birthday day off

Take time to celebrate your day.

Volunteering initiatives

Paid volunteering day and community-driven actions.

Team events

Because strong teams are built beyond meetings.

Office snacks & shared spaces

Small details that make everyday work more enjoyable.

Technologies You'll Work With

At Goelett, engineering teams work on scalable SaaS platforms powering modern Business Travel experiences across international markets.

We combine travel expertise with modern technologies to create products that are intuitive, reliable, and built for the future.

Our Engineering Stack

Build • Deploy • Scale

• .NET
  Backend Development
• Angular
  Frontend Development
• Flutter
  Mobile Development
• Integrations
  API Development
• Cloud Infrastructure
  Infrastructure Management
• Selenium
  Test Automation
• Azure
  Cloud Platform
• Docker
  Containerization

Whether you are an experienced specialist or just starting your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow alongside talented teams working on meaningful products.

Our people, their stories

Journeys shaped at Goelett

Every career path is different. Here are some of the people building their journey with us.

“I joined Goelett at the beginning of my career and quickly had opportunities to grow, lead teams, and develop new skills. That evolution is one of the company’s greatest strengths.”

Adrian Wigda

Group Booking Team Lead

“Working at Goelett means building with modern technologies while contributing to products used daily by thousands of business travelers around the world.”

Wojciech Zieliński

Software Developer

“Goelett is more than a workplace, it’s a community of people who share values, ideas, and ambitions.

What I appreciate most is the atmosphere of trust and the encouragement to take initiative.”

Katarzyna Karkowska

Senior Accountant

What to expect along the journey

Your next journey could start here

We’re always looking for curious minds, thoughtful builders, and passionate people who want to create technology that makes travel simpler and more human.

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Head of Development

• Location: Mazowieckie, Warsaw
• Job type: Full-Time
• Experience: min. 10 years

About Position

The Head of Development is a senior technology leader responsible for building and leading a high-performing engineering organization that delivers secure, scalable, and reliable platforms powering the S4BT ecosystem.

Working in a two-in-a-box partnership with the Head of Product, you will translate strategic priorities into technology execution, balancing innovation, operational excellence, and long-term platform sustainability.

You will also play a key role in Goelett’s evolution into the central Product and Technology Hub of the S4BT Group, working closely with executive leadership and the Group CISO to establish modern engineering and governance practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Leadership & Development

   • Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional agile squads, fostering collaboration among developers, testers, and technical support teams.
   • Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within each squad.
   • Ensure alignment of all technical teams with the overall product strategy and business goals.
   • Establish clear performance goals and ensure teams deliver on sprint commitments and quality standards.

2. Product Development & Delivery

   • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of product initiatives, from planning and prioritization through to release and post-launch support.
   • Translate the product roadmap into clear technical objectives and agile sprint plans.
   • Collaborate closely with Head of Product to ensure technical feasibility, scalability, and timely delivery.
   • Drive adoption of working backwards concept in agile teams ensuring consistent execution across squads.
   • Monitor velocity, cycle times, and quality metrics to optimize delivery processes.

3. Quality Assurance & Technical Excellence

   • Lead testing and QA efforts in Goelett ensuring robust coverage and product reliability.
   • Implement and maintain development standards, code review processes, and release management protocols.

4. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

   • Communicate development progress, risks, and dependencies transparently to leadership.
   • Collaborate with technical support teams to ensure seamless handover from development to production and efficient incident resolution always with customer-centric vision.

5. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

   • Identify and implement tools, workflows, and automation that enhance team productivity.
   • Analyze product and process performance to drive iterative improvements.
   • Foster a learning environment through retrospectives, training, and experimentation.

Key Competencies

• Deep experience in SaaS, Cloud, and enterprise-grade architecture.
• Proven track record in technology transformation and modernization.
• Strong people leadership and organizational development skills.
• Excellent communication and alignment with non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with operational execution discipline.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including significant leadership experience in senior engineering management roles.
• Proven track record of building and scaling distributed engineering organizations.
• Strong foundation in .NET, Azure, and API-driven platforms.
• Experience in payments, travel, or financial technology sectors is an advantage.

Metrics

• Platform uptime and performance metrics.
• Reduction of technical debt and modernization progress.
• Delivery velocity and predictability.
• Cross-functional satisfaction (product, operations, and stakeholders).

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Location: Mazowieckie, Warsaw

Department: Product Development

Job type: Full-Time

Experience: min. 10 years

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