Job Description Summary :

With deep experience in software development and mastery of engineering practices throughout the software development life cycle, the Principal Engineer acts as a technical lead, solving complex technical challenges and collaborating across product groups to ensure the adoption of effective and consistent practices, tools, and methodologies.

Common Accountabilities :

- Proficient in technical knowledge to ensure the team performs at a high level.

- Recognized as a leader and may formally train Specialists/Senior Specialists.

- Understands how main business drivers may impact the area.

- Able to assess complex problems, recommend solutions, improve processes, and mitigate risks.

- Communicates complex information clearly.

- Works with high autonomy based on management direction.

- Leads projects or contributes to broad cross-functional initiatives.

- May contribute to resource and budget planning.

Specific Accountabilities :

Technical Excellence :

- Produce high-quality, efficient code.

- Contribute to all stages of the development cycle requirements, feasibility studies, project planning, dependencies, and improvements.

- Investigate, analyze, and recommend solutions for complex software/system defects.

- Solve problems and troubleshoot with high ownership.

- Foster applications that are easy to monitor and operate.

- Apply best practices for code quality, security, guidelines, reviews, unit tests, and refactoring.

- Demonstrate cross-disciplinary knowledge (e.g., UI, networking).

Continuous Improvement :

- Suggest evolution of components and improve code quality/technical debt.

- Recommend improvements in engineering processes and project delivery.

Building Cross-Functional Teams & Knowledge Sharing :

- Work smoothly with others and ensure clear communication.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational and service excellence.

- Participate in PE community events.

- Contribute to cultural transformation and mentor junior team members.

- Deliver assigned training sessions (optional).

- Act as a Developer Advocate attending hackathons, recruitment days, conferences, or open-source activities where relevant.

Skills Required :

- C++.

- Linux.

- Application systems.

- Distributed systems.

- Cloud technologies.

What We Can Offer You :

- A critical mission and purpose At Amadeus, you'll power the future of travel with 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, from on-the-job training to formal activities, and daily interactions.

- A caring environment Amadeus fosters a caring environment that supports both professional growth and personal well-being.

- A complete rewards offer Amadeus provides attractive compensation packages, including salary, bonus, caregiving and health benefits.

- A flexible working model Embrace our flexible working model, enabling you to excel wherever and however you work best.

- A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community We are committed to enabling each employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment.

- A Reliable Company Trust and reliability are fundamental to shaping our relationships with 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.

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.