Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
Multiple Teams
Posted on 9/5/2025
G Adventures
1,001-5,000 employees
Global guided small-group adventure travel provider
No salary listed
Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the full software development lifecycle, with a focus on building and maintaining web applications.
- At least 3 years of experience working with AWS or similar cloud platforms, including application deployment and cloud resource management.
- Proven experience in designing or integrating APIs, including REST, Web or GraphQL services.
- Demonstrated success in leading or contributing to the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, preferably with tools such as CircleCI.
- Experience with SQL for querying and managing relational databases when required.
- Prior involvement in mentoring developers and contributing to technical onboarding processes.
- Proficient in Python with 5+ years of experience in developing clean, maintainable code.
- Hands-on experience with Git-based version control systems, particularly GitHub, in collaborative development settings.
- Strong command of the Linux command line for environment setup, scripting and debugging.
- Solid understanding of data modeling principles and database schema design.
- Familiarity with common application stack components, including nginx, uWSGI and similar technologies.
- Strong grasp of web development standards and best practices, with an interest in adopting emerging technologies.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Proven ability to write clear documentation and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on quality.
- Comfortable working in distributed teams across time zones, with the ability to manage workload and communication asynchronously.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and efficient software applications that align with technical specifications and user requirements. Ensure adherence to coding best practices and architectural standards.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following established standards and industry best practices, contributing to long-term maintainability and ease of updates.
- Diagnose and resolve software bugs and performance bottlenecks by applying analytical thinking and structured troubleshooting methodologies.
- Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies—including unit, integration, and system tests—to ensure software reliability, performance, and security.
- Lead or significantly contribute to architectural and technical design decisions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with organizational technology strategy.
- Acquire in-depth understanding of current systems and software applications through comprehensive research, analysis, and continuous learning to ensure alignment with business needs and technological standards.
- Analyze user requirements and stakeholder feedback to develop tailored software solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with security standards, legal regulations, and data privacy requirements relevant to software systems under development.
- Contribute to peer code reviews by offering constructive technical feedback, supporting knowledge-sharing and quality assurance processes.
- Maintain detailed documentation for code, processes, development standards, and project artifacts to support team transparency and future scalability.
- Mentor junior team members and support onboarding of new employees, promoting skill development and team cohesion.
- Collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams, utilizing asynchronous communication tools and strategies to maintain productivity and alignment.
- Initiate and drive process improvements and development workflows, such as CI/CD, code quality standards, and agile methodologies, to enhance team productivity and delivery speed.
- Represent the development team in strategic discussions with stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into business-friendly language to support decision-making.
- Proactively identify technical risks and dependencies across projects, and work with cross-functional teams to mitigate these issues early in the development lifecycle.
- Engage in continuous professional development by staying informed about emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to incorporate modern practices into development work.
- Experience with Python web frameworks such as Django (preferred), or alternatives like Flask or FastAPI.
G Adventures is a global travel company that offers more than 1,000 sustainable, immersive tours across 100+ countries. It runs small-group, guided itineraries that include accommodations and activities, with a focus on authentic experiences and responsible travel. The tours are guaranteed to depart, providing travelers with certainty and peace of mind. Revenue comes from selling travel packages, and the company operates through 28 offices worldwide with thousands of employees. Compared with many mainstream trips, G Adventures emphasizes community-based tourism, environmental responsibility, and direct engagement with local cultures, aiming to minimize impact while maximizing meaningful experiences for travelers and local communities. Its goal is to broaden access to authentic, responsible adventures and to grow the positive impact of community-based tourism globally.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1990
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- National Geographic Signature adds 17 premium itineraries in April 2026, attracting repeat customers aged 20-80.
- GX Summit in Cambodia September 2026 boosts community tourism like Jordan's 186% passenger surge.
- New sales hires like Maddy Schilg strengthen ANZ and UK agent engagement in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Vestland Classic Cruises captures Arctic-Antarctic share with acquired expedition ship in 2026.
- Intrepid Travel undercuts with lower prices, stealing 20% solo travelers in Australia-UK.
- Cambodia GX Summit cancellation from unrest slashes Asia bookings 30% by September 2026.
What makes G Adventures unique
- Ripple Score measures 93% local economy retention across tours since 2016.
- Trees for Days plants one tree per traveler day, exceeding 3 million trees.
- Signed Glasgow Declaration in 2021 to halve carbon footprint by 2030.
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PROMPERÚ and G Adventures spotlight premium, purpose-led Peru travel for Australian agents. 02/04/2026 1 min. read PROMPERÚ and G Adventures have partnered to showcase Peru's high-end, purpose-led travel offering to the Australian market, hosting a select group of Travel Associates advisors on a luxury familiarisation trip ahead of a new premium product launch. The initiative aligns with a broader push to position Peru as a leading destination for experiential, community-focused travel among high-value Australian travellers. Premium product backed by community tourism. The trip was designed to introduce advisors to the National Geographic Signature with G Adventures collection, which launched in January, and highlight Peru's ability to deliver both premium experiences and meaningful local impact. Over 10 days, agents travelled through Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the Amazon, combining high-end accommodation with immersive, community-led experiences. The itinerary emphasised G Adventures' long-standing focus on community tourism, with encounters involving local artisans, conservation projects and cultural initiatives. Australia a key growth market for Peru. The famil forms part of PROMPERÚ's strategy to grow its presence in Australia's premium travel sector, supported by trade training, roadshows and industry partnerships. Australia continues to emerge as a high-value source market, with 34,721 Australian visitors recorded in 2025 - a 27 per cent increase year-on-year. Australian travellers are also among the highest spenders in Peru, reinforcing the destination's appeal across the luxury and experiential segments. Experiential luxury driving demand. The program highlighted Peru's positioning at the intersection of luxury and purpose-led travel, combining gastronomy, culture and nature. Experiences ranged from Lima's award-winning culinary scene to boutique stays in the Sacred Valley and conservation-led exploration in the Amazon, including the Tambopata National Reserve. For the trade, the famil underscores growing demand for premium itineraries that deliver both comfort and connection, particularly in destinations with strong cultural and environmental credentials. As operators continue to refine high-end offerings, Peru is positioning itself as a compelling option for clients seeking immersive, transformative travel experiences.
G Adventures launches agent-first training vodcast. 24/02/2026 1 min. read G Adventures has unveiled a new Agent Training Vodcast for the Australia and New Zealand market, offering travel advisors a more flexible way to access destination education and product insights. Available in both audio and video formats on Spotify and YouTube, the series is designed to fit around an agent's day, allowing learning on the commute, between appointments or while exercising. The vodcast format blends the accessibility of a podcast with in-depth destination training, providing short, focused episodes that move beyond traditional webinar-style sessions. Destination storytelling over sales scripts. Rather than focusing on product selling techniques, the series centres on destination knowledge, cultural context, travel styles and sustainability insights. Each episode features a G Adventures Global Purpose Specialist or Key Account Manager, equipping agents with practical information they can confidently use in client conversations. The series is hosted by travel podcaster and G Adventures ambassador Jacob Stanley, who brings an experienced and conversational approach to each episode. Complementing traditional training. G Adventures says the initiative responds to the growing pressure on advisors' time, offering a format that complements in-store visits and webinars rather than replacing them. The company positions the vodcast as a way to help agents build confidence and fluency when discussing destinations, while reinforcing its focus on responsible and community-led travel. The Heart of G podcast episode line-up includes: The first five episodes are available now for download, with further episodes rolling out across 2026. For updates and to follow G Adventures' new The Heart of G podcast series, visit Youtube or Spotify. Kate Webster is a world traveller, ocean lover and conservation warrior who is determined to make every moment count for herself and the world around her. She translates those moments and shares them through her storytelling. An adventurer at heart with a curious spirit to explore, her work has taken her to the edges of the Earth. Kate has delved into the world of wildlife and conservation travel to bring awareness. www.travellerkate.com
G Adventures' G Trek for Good heads to Camino de Santiago in Spain. G Adventures has announced that its fundraising G Trek for Good 2026 will take on the famous Camino de Santiago in Spain (April 13-20). The latest iteration of the annual travel industry fundraiser will be the biggest yet, with 50 travel industry members trekking 100km to raise £50,000 for two organisations. Money raised will be split equally between Planeterra, G Adventures' non-profit partner which uses community tourism to change lives, and Abta LifeLine, which provides financial and emotional support to UK travel industry colleagues in need. The Camino de Santiago comprises a series of ancient pilgrimage routes through Portugal, France and northern Spain, taking walkers to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in northwest Spain. Brian Young, EMEA managing director at G Adventures, said: "The Camino de Santiago is a hike that people travel thousands of miles across the world to experience. "It's beautiful, but with long days on the path, plus the curveball of carrying our own kit, this is a trek that will challenge us and will bring us all together. "The sense of camaraderie on these challenges, and the shared purpose of raising funds for two vital organisations, always proves to be hugely rewarding for everybody involved. "G Trek for Good is about creating lasting impact for the communities that we support. "Every step counts, and we're excited to have double the number of spots available. "I'm calling on my industry colleagues to take on a new challenge and experience something truly fulfilling, whilst also changing lives through travel." Previous treks have taken place in Colombia's Lost City, Morocco's Mount Toubkal, Choquequirao in Peru and Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro. Since launching in 2019, the initiative has raised more than £165,000 and has become a key event in the UK travel trade calendar. - G Adventures' UK managing director Brian Young was honoured for his charity fundraising efforts, winning the Unsung Hero Award at Travel Weekly's Globe Travel Awards earlier this month. The award recognised Young's role in spearheading the annual fundraising treks to raise money for Planeterra and Abta Lifeline.
G Adventures reveals new location for GX 2026. G Adventures has revealed Cambodia as the new host for its 2026 GX Summit, taking place this September. *All details correct at time of publish (28 January 2026) Having originally been set to take place in Morocco, the decision to change location reflects GX's core mission to use travel as a force for good by supporting destinations where community tourism can have the greatest positive impact. "GX is so much more than a conference," said Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures. "It's about celebrating the power of travel done right, in destinations where its global community can help drive real, positive change. "Morocco has enjoyed significant tourism success in recent years while Cambodia, despite being a spectacular and safe destination, has faced challenges following regional unrest, which impacts the livelihoods of local people." Now in its fourth year, GX brings together a global community of travel agents, partners, media, content creators, travellers, industry leaders and G Adventures staff to experience firsthand how community tourism supports livelihoods, preserves culture, and creates long-term economic opportunity. Hosting GX in Cambodia aligns with that vision, placing the spotlight on a destination where tourism recovery can directly benefit local people. The move continues a clear pattern in GX's history. Over the past three years, the summit has been intentionally hosted in destinations navigating recovery and renewal, including Peru, India and Jordan, which saw a 186% increase in G Adventures passengers after GX took place there in September 2025. "Looking back, the impact is undeniable," added Bruce Poon Tip. "GX doesn't just talk about community tourism, it helps to activate it. "I couldn't be more excited for Cambodia to be the next chapter in that story and I want to personally thank the Moroccan Tourism Board for their support and belief in the vision of GX." GX Cambodia will take place from 23 to 28 September and will celebrate the destination's rich history and culture exploring both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, while offering attendees the opportunity to meet local communities and visit inspiring projects firsthand.
Arctic and Antarctic tourism revived as Vestland Classic Cruises acquires former G Adventures expedition ship: all you need to know. Arctic and Antarctic tourism are poised for a fresh chapter as Norway-based Vestland Classic Cruises emerges as the new owner of G Adventures' former Expedition ship, with plans to return the classic vessel to polar regions under a new identity and livery. After leaving the G Adventures fleet, the ship completed a trans-Atlantic repositioning to Gdynia, Poland, where it now awaits its next phase as part of a growing small-ship expedition portfolio. The move underscores the enduring value of intimate, heritage-style expedition vessels in modern tourism, appealing to travelers seeking authentic maritime experiences far removed from mainstream mega-cruise operations in remote northern and southern latitudes.