Technology Team Lead & Release Manager
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Job description
We are looking for a talented and dedicated leader to lead our development teams and drive technical excellence within our Digital Factory.
The Technology Team Lead is a key role within in the domain and is responsible for a leadership of a cross-functional team and for the delivery of business value in line with business needs and TUI's strategy.
You need a strong track record of genuine delivery accountability in agile environments hands on delivery experience combined with successfully managing multiple initiatives and stakeholders in various situations.
Become part of our team - applications open! This role will be advertised for a minimum of 14 days but could close anytime after this time so don't delay!, * Act as the primary operational partner and right-hand person of the Senior Digital Factory Lead, supporting him in the day-to-day leadership of engineering, delivery and technical excellence within TUI France.
- Lead and manage internal and external development teams based in France (Clichy), ensuring engagement, accountability and alignment with business priorities.
- Take full ownership of software delivery and release management, a critical responsibility that will remain within this role, as the Release Manager position will not be replaced next year.
- Define, coordinate and continuously improve release processes, quality gates and CI/CD practices (Azure DevOps) to guarantee stable, predictable and high-quality deliveries.
- Act as the manager of technical competencies, conducting developer interviews, defining and following up career development plans, and ensuring structured HR reporting.
- Design and animate technical upskilling initiatives, including coaching, hands-on workshops, peer learning sessions and hackathons, while ensuring continuous technology watch.
- Serve as the local technical authority for TUI France, ensuring architectural coherence across legacy systems and modern solutions (.NET, React/Next.js, APIs).
- Represent French development teams in technical and delivery exchanges with TUI Group, clearly communicating risks, trade-offs and priorities.
Requirements
Do you have experience in React?, * Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role, combining technical authority, delivery ownership and people management responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience in managing developers, including performance reviews, career planning and HR reporting.
- Strong technical background in .NET, React/Next.js, APIs and Azure DevOps, within complex hybrid environments (legacy and modern platforms).
- Recognised ability to lead, coach and grow technical competencies, from junior to senior profiles.
- Strong sense of responsibility for delivery quality, production stability and operational excellence.
- Structured, pragmatic and results-oriented mindset, comfortable making decisions and arbitrating trade-offs.
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical topics into clear and actionable messages for non-technical stakeholders.
- Fluent in French and professional English (spoken and written).
Benefits & conditions
- Personal benefits: Attractive remuneration, discretionary bonus schemes, generous travel benefits, extensive health & well-being support, and more.
- Flexible working: Work is something you do, not somewhere you go. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with a dynamic working environment.
- A career to shape: Access the TUI Learning Hub to level-up and reach your ambitions.
- Broaden your network: We champion intercultural collaboration and provide opportunities to work on global projects and teams.
- Community: Get involved with incredible local charity and sustainability initiatives like the TUI Care Foundation.
