Lead Software Engineer

Sabre is a technology company that powers the global travel industry. By leveraging next-generation technology, we create global technology solutions that take on the biggest opportunities and solve the most complex challenges in travel. 

Positioned at the center of the travel, we shape the future by offering innovative advancements that pave the way for a more connected and seamless ecosystem as we power mobile apps, online travel sites, airline and hotel reservation networks, travel agent terminals, and scores of other solutions.

Simply put, we connect people with moments that matter.

The Hospitality Shared Services (HSS) Team has an immediate opening for a Team Lead. This position will be part of a large, distributed and tightly-knit team dedicated to implementing, enhancing and supporting the core services for Sabre Hospitality Solutions. 

Lead Software Engineer

Leads a team responsible for developing, coding, testing, and debugging new highly complex software solutions or enhancements to existing software in a maintenance capacity. Provides direction for entire project and a project team.  Applies advanced skills and concepts to oversee large, complex projects. Has excellent understanding of business application. Works with technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them. Resolves customer complaints with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. May assist in development of software technical documentation. Performs peer reviews and acts as a mentor to developers on the team.  Demonstrates strong web application software development experience. Demonstrates broad knowledge of technical solutions. Designs and codes complex applications using advanced technology. May create optimization programs to resolve problems. May design and build prototype applications. May oversee product development. Leads design and coding of applications using routine and/or advanced technology.

A successful candidate will:

• Design and develop RESTful web APIs using C# and .NET framework
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and software testers to understand the requirements and create technical designs
• Creation and maintenance of Unit Tests.
• Ensure code quality, security, and compliance with coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoots and resolves defects and production issues.
• Develops and applies software design processes in the investigation of technical problems.
• Demonstrates comprehensive and advanced knowledge of modern technology.
• Exercises independent judgment.
• Applies advanced skills and concepts to oversee large, complex projects, with responsibility for overseeing and directing team member’s work.
• Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed actions and decisions.
• Decisions have moderate to significant impact on project team, project budget, department, work group, and/or client.
• Be an excellent troubleshooter and problem-solver.
• Lead by example; mentor and be mentored by others.
• Actively participate in product feature and design discussions to help shape products.
• Passion to learn and bring the best engineering practices to the team.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in software development prior lead experience preferred
• Extensive experience create web APIs in C# and .NET framework
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles
• Experience implementing WCF services (REST and SOAP)
• Experience with Oracle or other relational databases
• Familiarity with distributed architectures & messaging systems
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN
• Comfort working with remote teams
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Comfort working independently
• Proven leadership ability.

We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as your application progresses.

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role will proceed in the selection process.