Software Development Engineer at Amadeus in Bogota

Software Development Engineer

Location: Bogota · Hybrid

Software Development Engineer

About the Business Area/Department:

Our Reservation team is the beating heart of many Amadeus products, handling critical steps in trip reservations, including booking, ticketing, and management of traveler records. We drive these functions for various travel content, such as air, land, and sea, and are accountable for our unique reservation platform used by both airlines and distribution actors.

With the travel industry rapidly changing, our Reservation team is involved in key ongoing and new projects at the crossroads of all business units. This includes integrating the next generation of distribution interfaces to acquire airline content and enhancing the platform to optimize merchandising techniques for our customers. We also recognize the technical challenges of modernizing our platform, bringing reservation to the cloud, and clustering the platform.

Summary of the role:

• As a Software Development Engineer in the Reservation team, you will work closely with product definition analysts, quality assurance engineers, and product management to provide solutions to airlines, travel agents, and beyond.
• You will be accountable for the technical design and delivery of product functionalities based on solutions agreed upon with stakeholders (Customers, Product Management, Product Definition Analysts) and in line with the team vision.
• You will be responsible for developing new software solutions and maintaining existing code.
• You will interact closely with many development, PDA, QA, and DevOps members/teams in Amadeus, located all over the world.
• You will be integrated into a stimulating and collaborative environment, in a scrum team, where you can learn and grow quickly.
• You will work autonomously within defined processes and procedures or methodologies, take standard decisions, and may support the development of solutions to complex problems of a recurring nature.

In this role you’ll:

Analyze Specifications and Communication:

• Define user requirements for the development of new (or upgrade of existing) software solutions.
• Communicate and collaborate openly and constructively with all stakeholders (Product Analysts, Quality Assurance, Management, Train Leaders, etc.).

Design Systems and Code:

• Design technical solutions and perform feasibility studies.
• Propose viable technical solutions to Product Management and/or users for validation.
• Ensure the sustainable evolution of the software architecture.
• Develop software according to Amadeus' guidelines and highest quality standards.
• Model, design, and implement databases.

Test and Maintain the Software:

• Conduct unit, package, and performance tests to ensure a level of quality in line with Amadeus guidelines.
• Participate in the validation phase of the product cycle, fine-tuning when necessary to finalize the product.
• Support customers by debugging existing solutions in collaboration with the Product Manager or Product Definition Analyst.
• Support end users in production by performing the appropriate level of investigation in case of issues and proposing solutions in the shortest possible timeframe.

Document Your Work:

• Produce software documentation necessary for the application and issue it to the requesting departments.

Deploy Software:

• Deploy and maintain the software on different platforms.
• Perform other standard SRE activities such as machine reboot, role-switches, OSRS activations in PRO, etc.

About the ideal candidate:

• Experience in Software Engineering
• Object-Oriented Design Skills and knowledge of C++, C#, Java, Python - code will be delivered in C++. Internal training will be provided if necessary on C++.
• Understanding of Algorithms and Design Patterns
• RDBMS/SQL (Oracle preferred, NOSQL like Couchbase is a plus).
• Protobuf, XML/JSON REST, and architecture knowledge of SOA/Events driven architecture.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux systems and shell along with basic notions of sysadmin.
• Good communication skills in English

What we can offer you:

• Get rewarded with competitive remuneration, individual and company annual bonus, vacation and holiday paid time off, health insurances and other competitive benefits.
• Work hybrid at our Bogota office.
• Professional development to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills with on-line learning hubs packed with technical and soft skills training that allow you to develop and grow.
• Enter a diverse and inclusive workplace, join one of the world’s top travel technology companies and take on a role that impacts millions of travelers around the globe.

Application process:

The application process takes no longer than 10 minutes!
Create your candidate profile, upload your Resume/CV and apply today!

Working at Amadeus, you will find:

🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.

🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.

🤗 A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.

💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

🌈 A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.

📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

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