Lead I - Software Engineer (Sabre QIK)

Work Setup: Remote (Philippines-based)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Senior (5+ years in GDS / travel tech development)

Schedule: Nightshift

What the Work Looks Like Depending on the engagement, Senior Sabre QIK GDS Developers on our bench typically work on:

Designing, developing, and maintaining complex Sabre QIK applications that support air travel operations at scale

Building and integrating solutions using Sabre Web Services (REST and SOAP) and Sabre host capabilities

Translating business requirements from travel operations teams into clear technical designs and delivery plans

Troubleshooting and resolving complex production issues across GDS and booking system environments

Writing and optimizing SQL queries, tables, and database objects to support application logic

Conducting code reviews and providing technical guidance to developers on the team

Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders on automation that improves booking accuracy and operational efficiency

Supporting Agile/Scrum delivery cadences including sprint planning and backlog grooming

What We Look For Must Have

5+ years of hands-on experience with Sabre QIK development OR strong Python or Java or any programming language development experience in the airline or travel agency space

Solid working knowledge of Sabre Web Services (REST and SOAP)

Experience with GDS air systems and air travel workflows (booking, ticketing, schedule changes)

Strong SQL skills including query writing, DDL, table design, and data manipulation

Proven ability to lead technically solution ownership, code reviews, and mentoring

Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment Strong Advantage

• Direct Sabre QIK development experience, even if the primary background is Python or Java
• Familiarity with airline pricing concepts, NDC, or Bargain Finder Max
• Experience supporting high-volume or large-scale booking systems
• Prior work in a travel agency, airline, or GDS integration environment
• Experience with Sabre Red Apps development

Nice to Have

• JavaScript or TypeScript development experience
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket
• Exposure to travel automation, fare management, or itinerary processing systems

Tools and Platforms We Work With

Experience with any of these a strong advantage (but not all required):

• Sabre QIK
• Sabre Web Services
• Sabre Red Apps
• REST / SOAP APIs
• SQL & Database Design
• Python
• Java
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• JIRA / Confluence
• Agile / Scrum

  Why Join Us

  Own and lead technical solutions on complex Sabre-based systems used at real scale in production travel environments

  Work on meaningful travel automation problems, not generic enterprise projects

  Influence system design, coding standards, and technical direction without taking on heavy people management

  Collaborate with experienced engineers in a practical, delivery-focused environment