Lead Software Systems Engineer

Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world’s largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide.

Location: Kraków (hybrid work - 3 days per week in the office)

We are looking for a talented Lead Software Systems Engineer to join our global Profiles team, where innovation knows no borders. This team builds and operates the core platform that manages customer and partner profile data for Sabre's travel distribution ecosystem, powering critical integrations across agency and airline distribution channels. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity, and commitment so we can all win together.

As a Lead Software Systems Engineer, you will drive the technical direction and continuous evolution of a mission-critical platform underpinning services across Sabre's business. You will combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership to deliver high-quality, scalable capabilities while guiding team practices in AI-assisted development. This role requires technical rigor, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to operational excellence.

What you'll do

• Use AI-assisted development tools where appropriate to explore solutions, optimize code and accelerate engineering delivery without compromising security or maintainability.
• Lead the design, development and delivery of core platform capabilities while maintaining high standards of reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, sharing effective, responsible AI-assisted development and review practices that improve team capability and software quality.
• Drive technical decision-making and help shape the long-term platform architecture and modernization roadmap.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
• Drive operational excellence across the platform, including proactive monitoring, incident response, and production support.

What you'll bring

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools for problem-solving, design exploration, code optimization, and review.
• Proven experience as a lead backend engineer, with deep expertise in Java and modern backend frameworks including Spring Boot and Apache Camel.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes (GKE), including running and supporting production workloads.
• Solid knowledge of relational databases and data modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead platform modernization efforts, guide technical direction, and mentor engineers across a team.
• Ability to critically validate and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, security and maintainability while adapting to evolving AI capabilities.

Benefits:

Paid time off

• Year-End-Break: enjoy additional fully paid days off during the last week of the year
• Paid parental leave: Take up to 12 weeks off with pay after birth or adoption of a child. Sabre Global Paid Parental Leave runs concurrently with local leave policies.
• Paid volunteer time: take up to 4 days annually to give your time to a charitable organization of your choice

Your money

• My Benefit platform/Multisport card: enjoy the benefit cafeteria system and use popular sport card
• Tax deduction: take the opportunity to claim deductible costs, reducing your income tax
• Employee Capital Plans: profit from long-term saving scheme co-financed by Sabre and the State Treasury
• Baby Bonus: benefit from one-time allowance on childbirth or adoption 
• Say Thanks program: collect points on recognition program and transfer them to wide variety of gifts and services

Health and wellness

• Luxmed extensive medical coverage: take care of yourself and your family with the extensive medical package with a broad range of additional services
• Foreign travel insurance: feel safe going abroad with free Allianz insurance offered as part of our Lux Med package
• Employee Assistance Program: find help in free, confidential program with a certified counselor
• Life insurance: sign up for free, high coverage life insurance program

Career development

• Professional development: enjoy access to Udemy learning platform as well as join Sabre live learning sessions
• Certification and tuition reimbursement
• Our Communities: join one of our team member groups focused on sharing knowledge and best practices (Google Developers Group, Innovation Lab Community, Women in Technology, SOLVE!T and many more)

And more

• Car and bike parking
• Fun & Relax zone in modern office: enjoy electronic tables to work, foosball, ping pong, pool table, swings, massage chairs and terraces to admire a panoramic view of Kraków. We have parents’ rooms as well
• No dress code
• Innovation Lab: access Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality equipment, Robot construction kit, 3D printers and many more
• Attractive Referral Bonus: earn $2500 USD for every hired referral

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

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will proceed in the selection process.

Sabre is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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