Assoc. Manager, Software Engineering

The Cloud Frameworks and Communications (CFC) department is part of Technology Security Infrastructure & Agility (TSI) and plays a key role in providing foundational services for Amadeus products. Within CFC, Amadeus Business Rules (ABR) is a mission‑critical middleware used by many internal and customer-facing applications to manage business configurations and decision logic in a declarative, scalable way.

ABR enables products to evolve without code changes by allowing business rules to be defined and managed through user-friendly interfaces, supporting both generic and exception-based behaviors at scale.

You will lead a growing Bogotá-based engineering team contributing to the evolution and cloud transformation of the Amadeus Business Rules (ABR) platform. Combining people leadership and technical depth, you will help scale a new development hub while ensuring delivery, quality, and operational excellence for a mission‑critical product.

• Lead and develop a cross-functional team of software engineers, product definition analysts, and quality engineers, fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous growth
• Be accountable for the delivery, quality, and operational stability of ABR components owned by the Bogotá team
• Translate department and product strategy into a clear team roadmap, objectives, and execution plans
• Drive technical excellence by collaborating closely with architecture, QA, DevOps, and remote teams (Nice, Erding, Bangalore)
• Support the migration of ABR to the public cloud and contribute to DevOps, CI/CD, and operational best practices
• Ensure effective communication, transparency, and alignment within the team and with key stakeholders

You are a hands-on people leader with a builder mindset, motivated by growing teams, developing talent, and delivering reliable software at scale. You combine solid backend engineering foundations with a genuine interest in coaching others and creating an environment where people feel empowered to do their best work.

You are comfortable navigating complexity, working across sites and cultures, and balancing delivery with sustainability. You lead with clarity, empathy, and accountability, and you are eager to grow your leadership impact while staying connected to technical realities.

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent work experience
• Good English communication skills
• Experience designing and developing backend systems using C++ or Java
• Solid experience with relational databases, particularly Oracle, and strong SQL knowledge
• Experience with CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins)
• Exposure to cloud technologies (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Azure)
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Experience in production support and operational environments
• First-line management or strong technical leadership experience with coaching responsibilities
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, and performance management
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across functions and geographies

• 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.

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🎯 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.

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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.