Overview
In this role you will shape the core backend and platform strategy for Navan's next-generation AI-assisted travel experience. You will own scalable, fault-tolerant microservices and collaborate across product, data and platform teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions. You’ll drive architectural trade-offs, performance, and reliability while mentoring engineers and raising the bar for quality. This is an opportunity to influence a high-velocity travel platform at scale, with a focus on user-centric, AI-enabled experiences.
Responsibilities
- Architect core backend systems and scalable microservices for high-traffic travel and expense data
- Build and maintain micro front ends and user interfaces
- Lead cross-functional technical initiatives from concept to production
- Optimize APIs, event-driven architectures, and data pipelines for low latency and high availability
- Collaborate with product, data, and platform teams to translate requirements into enterprise-grade solutions
- Mentor engineers, conduct architecture reviews, and promote strong operational ownership
Key requirements
- 6+ years of software engineering experience in highly scalable, distributed production systems
- Proficiency in backend stacks such as Java, TypeScript/Node.js, Python, Go (or VM-based language)
- Exposure to frontend tech like React or Angular
- Experience designing microservices, APIs, event-driven workflows, and distributed systems
- Track record of driving technical vision and multi-team architecture leadership
- Strong observability skills with SLOs/SLIs, production debugging, and reliability of Tier 1 services
- Product mindset balancing delivery with long-term technical health
- Bonus: experience in travel platforms, fintech, payments, or complex financial ledgers
- cross-functional collaboration
- mentoring and leadership
- strong communication
- Java
- TypeScript/Node.js
- Python
Sr. Product Engineer in London employer: TripActions
Navan is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and collaboration in the business travel and expense management sector. With a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee growth and engagement, team members are empowered to lead high-impact initiatives while enjoying unique opportunities for professional development. Located in a dynamic environment, Navan offers competitive benefits and fosters a community where creativity and strategic thinking thrive, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
