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ABR is Amadeus' central rule engine and rule-management framework. It keeps business logic separate from application code, so travel applications and airlines can change business behavior and policies at runtime without new code deployments.\nABR runs at large scale and is critical to the business. It powers more than 200 Amadeus applications, evaluates around 5 million business rules, and handles over 1 million transactions per second with evaluation latency of about 100 microseconds.\nThe team covers the full engineering lifecycle:\nDevelopment and modernization: We evolve the platform through work like Forge migration, REST API enablement, cache scalability, and retiring legacy integrations.\nTooling: We build and maintain the tools people use to design, view, and manage rules, including Rule Type Designer, ABR Viewer, the web and Java UIs, and batch and automation utilities.\nIntegration: We provide the ABR Client, REST/JSON and EDIFACT APIs that application servers and microservices use to evaluate rules.\n Operations and quality: We run QA, change control (CCB). We also invest in observability and AI-driven operational insights.\nSummary of the role:\nAs a Senior Software Development Engineer in the Amadeus Business Rules (ABR) team, you will design, build, and evolve key parts of a high-performance rule engine. You will work independently with little supervision, own the technical solution from design to production, and be a technical reference for the team.\nYou will take on complex technical problems in areas such as performance, scalability, and platform modernization. You will manage dependencies and risks across teams, and you may lead a working group on initiatives with several workstreams. You will influence technical decisions inside and outside the team and mentor other engineers. You will also promote good engineering practices such as test-driven development, code quality, and operational excellence.\nIn this role you’ll:\nDesign and build large parts of the ABR platform: the C++ rule engine, the ABR Client, REST/JSON and EDIFACT APIs, and the rule management tools. \nOwn technical solutions from start to finish, from analysis and design to implementation, testing, and production. You'll work with a high level of autonomy. \nSolve complex technical problems related to performance, low latency, scalability, and caching, on a platform that handles more than a million transactions per second. \nLead modernization work such as the Forge migration, REST API enablement, and retiring legacy integrations, while managing dependencies and risks across teams. \nKeep production reliable and compliant by working with QA, change control (CCB), and on-call support, and by finding and fixing the root causes of incidents. \nImprove observability and operational efficiency with better monitoring, automation, and AI-driven insights. \nWork with application teams, architects, and product stakeholders to turn business needs into sound technical designs. \nInfluence technical decisions inside and outside the team, and help shape the platform's architecture and roadmap. \nMentor and coach other engineers through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and good engineering practices such as TDD, clean code, and CI/CD. \nLead working groups on projects with several workstreams when needed. \nAbout the ideal candidate:\nYou're an experienced software engineer who enjoys solving hard technical problems and takes ownership of what you build. You're comfortable working on your own on complex, business-critical systems, and you care about quality, performance, and reliability in production.\nTechnical skills:\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\n6-8 years of experience in backend software development, ideally on high-performance, low-latency, or large-scale distributed systems.\nA proven track record of designing and delivering large components or systems from start to finish, including running them in production.\nExperience with complex technical topics such as performance tuning, scalability, caching, or modernizing legacy system.\n C++ (modern standards): Strong hands-on experience building high-performance, low-latency backend systems. C++ is the core language of the ABR rule engine.\nJava: Solid experience with Java backend development and Maven-based builds.\n Unix/Linux: Comfortable developing, debugging, and troubleshooting in Linux environments, including Shell scripting (Bash).\nRelational databases: Good knowledge of Oracle Database and SQL, using tools such as SQL*Plus and SQL Developer.\nData formats and APIs: Experience with REST/JSON APIs and serialization formats such as Protocol Buffers and XML.\nVersion control: Proficient with Git and Bitbucket, including branching strategies, code reviews, and submodules.\nEngineering practices: Test-driven development, unit and integration testing, CI/CD pipelines, and performance profiling and optimization.\nYou're fluent in English, spoken and written, and can explain technical topics clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. \nSoft Skills: \nYou take responsibility for your solutions, from design to production, with little supervision. \nYou break complex problems down, find root causes, and make well-reasoned technical trade-offs. \nYou believe in clean code, automated testing, TDD, and continuous improvement. \nYou build trust with teams, architects, and stakeholders, and you can influence technical decisions and handle disagreements constructively. \nYou enjoy sharing knowledge, reviewing code, and helping others grow. \nYou keep up with new technologies and are open to new approaches, including AI and automation. \nWhat we can offer you:\nGet rewarded with competitive remuneration, individual and company annual bonus, vacation and holiday paid time off, health insurances and other competitive benefits.\nWork hybrid at our Bogota office. \nProfessional 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.\nEnter 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.\nApplication process:\nThe application process takes no longer than 10 minutes!\nCreate your candidate profile, upload your Resume/CV and apply today!\nWorking at Amadeus, you will find:\nA critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.\nA truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.\nGreat 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.\nA 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.\nA complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, and benefits.\nA diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.\nA Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.\nDiversity & Inclusion\nAmadeus 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.\nAmadeus 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.\nBe aware of recruitment scams\nAmadeus Group never charges fees, requests payment, or asks for financial information during recruitment. All legitimate opportunities are communicated solely through official Amadeus channels, including our careers website. 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