Amadeus

Job Title

Senior Software Development Engineer - NDC-X / Universal Distribution / Reservation Seating and Ancillary Services

About the Team

In Booking and Synchronization Management (BSM), the Seat and Ancillary Services team is a key participant in the NDC-X program for booking. We are actively contributing to the creation of the Universal Distribution Platform and are responsible for reservation seat and ancillary services across all Amadeus channels (including New Distribution Capability (NDC), Global Distribution System (GDS), and more), which are essential to many of our customers.

The team holds end-to-end responsibility for these components and includes a diverse range of engineering roles, such as Product Development Analysts (PDAs), software developers, and Quality Assurance (QA) engineers. Team members contribute across four different agile trains, spanning Distribution, Airline IT, and technical domains.

In This Role, You Will:

General Accountabilities

• Apply specialized technical or functional knowledge to contribute meaningfully to business outcomes.
• Support the development of early-career colleagues by sharing expertise and guidance.
• Anticipate dependencies and outcomes to inform decisions in complex scenarios.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects, propose process improvements, and take ownership of team and individual goals.
• Work autonomously within a collaboratively defined framework, seeking guidance in highly complex situations.

Specific Accountabilities

• Analyze user requirements to inform the development or enhancement of software solutions.
• Design technical solutions, conduct feasibility studies, and present proposals to Product Management or users.
• Develop software aligned with internal standards and best practices, including database modeling and implementation.
• Conduct unit, package, and performance testing to ensure software quality and participate in validation phases.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

About Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and take initiative.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural, global environment.
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional topics.
• Proficient in English.
• Proactive problem-solving skills to identify and address issues early.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong communication skills.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in C++ with hands-on experience.
• Experience with Java is a plus.
• Familiarity with Git/Bitbucket.
• Comfortable using Linux/Unix command line tools.
• Experience with technical documentation and software testing.

Application process

The application process is easy and fast. Create manually your candidate profile or uploading your CV/Resumé.

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What we can offer you

• ????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 flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.
• ????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.

Business Environment

The Reservation area is central to many Amadeus products, managing critical steps in trip reservation including booking, ticketing, and Passenger Name Record (PNR) management.

Within the Travel Services and Reservation (TSR) division, the BSM department supports a wide range of booking features for travel and ancillary services—whether online or offline, via EDIFACT or New Distribution Capability (NDC). We manage orchestration processes and their representations in the PNR.

As the travel industry evolves rapidly, we are engaged in key projects across both travel agency and airline business domains, including the Universal Distribution initiative (UDIP), Star Alliance, and the transition to the Offer/Order model (Nevio). We are also completing our migration to the Cloud and continuously improving through initiatives like Software System Improvement (SSI) and proactive maintenance streams.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition), ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veterans status, sexual orientation, gender expression, perception, or identity, marital status, mental or physical disability status, or any other protected federal, state, or local status unrelated to performance of work involved.

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