Travelex
About the Company
Founded in 1976 Travelex has grown to become one of the market leading specialist providers of foreign exchange products, solutions and services, operating across the entire value chain of the foreign exchange industry in more than 20 countries. We have developed a growing network of over 1,550 sites, including stores and ATMs, in some of the world’s top international airports and in major transport hubs, premium shopping malls, high street locations, supermarkets and city centres.
Travelex has built a growing online and mobile foreign exchange platform, and we also process and deliver foreign currency orders for major banks, travel agencies and hotels worldwide. In addition, we source and distribute large quantities of foreign currency banknotes for customers on a wholesale basis - including for central banks and international financial institutions. We also offer a range of remittance and international money transfer products around the world.
Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- Travelex
- Job Title
- Project Delivery IT Support - PTSN Field Team
- Job Description
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Location: Remote requiring extensive travel across the UK
Reports to: Technical Product Specialist
Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary (Fixed Term Contract)
Role Purpose
To support delivery of the PSTN and PDQ migration programme across UK & NI retail Partner Stores. This is a remote role requiring extensive travel within the UK. Applicant will need access to own vehicle for which mileage expenses can be claimed.
Key Accountabilities
• Assist with store IT provisioning.
• Install patch leads as required.
• Install and setup ISP supplied router.
• Install unmanaged network switch (connect cables between switch and peripherals).
• Install of card machine (PDQ) and associated connections.
• Install (plug-in) self-configured IP hard phone.
• Attend weekly progress calls and highlight any issues/concerns back into the business.
• Support and imbed any other facilities related activities as required by the business.
• Provide solutions to any challenges that may arise in respect to a related task.
• Manage Travel expenses in line with Company policy, including milage, overnight accommodation and flights (where applicable).
Key Relationships
Establish and maintain effective relationships with all functions supporting the Geographic Trading Area to ensure efficient and cohesive ways of working. These include but not limited to:
• Telecoms
• EUC
• Partner Facilities
• Internal Facilities
• Internal Operations
Experience & Skills
• Working with telecoms 1308 copper cabling and DP’s.
• Working with Cat5 structured cabling and patching.
• Knowledge of SOGEA and FTTP circuits and their termination.
• Knowledge of a basic internet router installation and configuration.
• Knowledge of basic Voice Over IP telephone connectivity.
• Able to test internet connectivity via an ISP network router.
• General understanding of card payment machine connectivity (PDQ’s).
• A understanding of business practices, products and services.
• An excellent understanding of business policies, procedures and processes.
• Demonstrated overall operational excellence including administration, attention to detail and management of a multitude of tasks.
• Communication in English language is essential.
• 3rd party supplier management experience.
• Project management experience would be an advantage.
Personal Attributes
Leadership & Management
• Self-aware, open-minded with a high degree of personal and professional integrity.
• Flexible to travel as a matter of routine to work with the team on the ground. The role will require extension travel within Mainland UK and potentially Northern Ireland.
• Frequent overnight stays required.
• Excellent influencing and communications skills and high levels of personal confidence and self-sufficiency.
Commercial acumen
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to apply solid commercial judgment in their area of expertise.
• Protect the business by ensuring compliance to procedures, managing risks and escalating where appropriate to protect the reputational integrity of Travelex.
Strong relationships
• The ability to manage strong relationships, developing trust and credibility with customers, partners, peers, teams, internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive sharing of best practice to peers and teams for continuous improvement of performance in their area of expertise.
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Remote
14-04-2025
- Company Name
- Travelex
- Job Title
- Senior Software Engineer, Frontend
- Job Description
-
Job Role: Senior Software Engineer, Frontend
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: London, Hybrid
Role purpose
As a valued member of our engineering team, you will contribute to the development of our new web application, powered by a Headless CMS, using the latest frontend technologies. Working with a modern JavaScript stack, your primary focus will be on coding, testing, and enhancing the functionality of Travelex's and partner applications.
Being part of the Online team, you will be working closely with engineers, designers and the product team. While this is primarily an engineering role, we are always looking for developers who have a keen eye for product and who can contribute to the development of features at a product level before they are implemented.
If you are eager to be part of a dynamic team, contribute to Travelex's digital-first strategy, and be part of a company that values its employees while prioritising work-life balance, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.
Key Accountabilities And Decision Ownership
Writing clean, well-tested and maintainable code
Ensure high performance and scalability of web applications
Thorough troubleshooting and debugging to diagnose technical issues
Keep up to date with the latest trends and emerging technologies
Identify technical debt and potential areas for improvement
Actively contribute to discussions on product features, providing valuable input based on technical considerations
Participate in code reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement and mentoring junior team members when needed
Knowledge of best practices in security, performance and accessibility
Skills, Knowledge, And Experience
Must have:
5+ years of experience in frontend development, building dynamic and responsive web applications
Demonstrated strong fluency with TypeScript, React and frameworks such as NextJS
Familiarity with state management libraries (Zustand, Redux, MobX etc.)
Extensive experience working with GraphQL/REST APIs
Excellent knowledge of the web platform, including HTML, CSS and Browser APIs
Experience with the testing pyramid and tools such as Vitest, Jest, Playwright
Understanding of CI/CD practices and deployment pipelines
Proficient in using version control systems (Git)
Nice To Have
Experience with design systems and component libraries
Experience with Headless CMS platforms
Developing white-label applications
Building internationalised applications
Familiarity with responsive design principles and accessibility standards
Experience in agile software development methodologies
Understanding of web performance optimization techniques and tools
Why Travelex?
To remain the world’s leading foreign exchange specialist, we are focused on making our customers’ lives simpler, more engaging and hassle free while they travel or move money abroad. We promise to give them the freedom and peace of mind to explore the world, their way – enabling them to travel confidently because they know they have us to lean on.
Customer centricity and digital are at the heart of our business strategy. Our commitment to innovation has never been greater, with the development of a number of digital-first, greenfield products and services. And with the Travelex's resources, deep industry experience and leading brand we are inventing the future of FX, cross-border e-commerce and international payments.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
London, United Kingdom
Hybrid
23-04-2025
- Company Name
- Travelex
- Job Title
- Software Engineer, Frontend
- Job Description
-
As a valued member of our engineering team, you will contribute to the development of our new web application, powered by a Headless CMS, using the latest frontend technologies. Working with a modern JavaScript stack, your primary focus will be on coding, testing, and enhancing the functionality of Travelex's and partner applications.
Being part of the Online team, you will be working closely with engineers, designers and the product team. While this is primarily an engineering role, we are always looking for developers who have a keen eye for product and who can contribute to the development of features at a product level before they are implemented.
If you are eager to be part of a dynamic team, contribute to Travelex's digital-first strategy, and be part of a company that values its employees while prioritising work-life balance, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership
Writing clean, well-tested and maintainable code
Ensure high performance and scalability of web applications
Thorough troubleshooting and debugging to diagnose technical issues
Keep up to date with the latest trends and emerging technologies
Identify technical debt and potential areas for improvement
Actively contribute to discussions on product features, providing valuable input based on technical considerations
Participate in code reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement and mentoring junior team members when needed
Knowledge of best practices in security, performance and accessibility
Skills, knowledge, and experience
Must have:
3+ years of experience in frontend development, building dynamic and responsive web applications
Demonstrated fluency with TypeScript, React and frameworks such as NextJS
Familiarity with state management libraries (Zustand, Redux, MobX etc.)
Experience working with GraphQL/REST APIs
Knowledge of the web platform, including HTML, CSS and Browser APIs
Experience with the testing pyramid and tools such as Vitest, Jest, Playwright
Understanding of CI/CD practices and deployment pipelines
Proficient in using version control systems (Git)
Nice to have:
Experience with design systems and component libraries
Experience with Headless CMS platforms
Developing white-label applications
Building internationalised applications
Familiarity with responsive design principles and accessibility standards
Experience in agile software development methodologies
Understanding of web performance optimization techniques and tools
Why Travelex?
To remain the world’s leading foreign exchange specialist, we are focused on making our customers’ lives simpler, more engaging and hassle free while they travel or move money abroad. We promise to give them the freedom and peace of mind to explore the world, their way – enabling them to travel confidently because they know they have us to lean on.
Customer centricity and digital are at the heart of our business strategy. Our commitment to innovation has never been greater, with the development of a number of digital-first, greenfield products and services. And with the Travelex's resources, deep industry experience and leading brand we are inventing the future of FX, cross-border e-commerce and international payments.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
London, United Kingdom
Hybrid
24-04-2025