Senior Software Development Engineer

Experience Needed for this role : 9+ Years

Division: Hospitality

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer & Scrum Master to join our Hospitality Division, combining strong hands‑on engineering expertise with agile leadership. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who can design and build high‑throughput distributed systems while also driving Scrum practices, team delivery, and continuous improvement.

You will work on mission‑critical hospitality platforms using Python, Java, Kafka, and microservices architectures, while enabling teams to deliver predictably, remove impediments, and continuously improve. The role also promotes the effective use of AI‑assisted engineering tools to boost productivity and innovation.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high‑throughput backend systems using Python and Java.
• Build and operate event‑driven and queuing systems (Kafka or similar) supporting real‑time processing.
• Design and implement microservices‑based architectures, ensuring resiliency, performance, and maintainability.
• Analyse specifications and translate business and product requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Propose and validate technical designs with Product Management and stakeholders.
• Develop software in line with Amadeus engineering standards and best practices.
• Model, design, and implement databases and data flows for distributed systems.
• Write and execute unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure quality.
• Debug and support existing solutions in collaboration with Product and Engineering teams.
• Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Act as a technical reference and mentor for junior engineers.

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Ensure the team follows Agile and Scrum principles, fostering transparency and continuous improvement.
• Remove or escalate impediments that impact team delivery and flow.
• Work closely with Product Owners to support backlog refinement, prioritization, and readiness.
• Help the team anticipate dependencies, manage risks, and deliver on commitments.
• Promote effective collaboration across engineering, product, and cross‑functional teams.
• Support the team in improving delivery predictability, quality, and velocity.
• Encourage adoption of modern engineering practices, including AI‑assisted tools for efficiency and innovation.

• Strong hands‑on experience with Python and Java in production systems.
• Proven experience with Kafka or similar high‑throughput messaging/queuing platforms.
• Solid background in high‑throughput, low‑latency distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and design principles.
• Experience with database design and data modeling.
• Practical experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, ideally as a Scrum Master or Agile lead.
• Ability to work independently on complex topics while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.

• Scrum Master certification or formal Agile training.
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools to improve productivity, quality, or innovation.
• Familiarity with cloud‑native environments, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools.
• Experience in large‑scale, enterprise, or hospitality technology platforms.

Hospitality at Amadeus sits at the intersection of technology, scale, and real‑world impact. Our platforms power critical integrations across hotels and global distribution ecosystems, where reliability, performance, and innovation matter every day. You’ll work on complex, high‑scale systems, collaborate with global teams, and help shape the future of hospitality technology.

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.