About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
•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
Requirements
•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: claim deductible costs, reducing your income tax
•Employee Capital Plans: long-term saving scheme co-financed by Sabre and the State Treasury
•Baby Bonus: one-time allowance on childbirth or adoption
•Say Thanks program: collect points on recognition program and transfer them to a wide variety of gifts and services
Health and wellness
•Luxmed extensive medical coverage, including a broad range of additional services
•Foreign travel insurance: free Allianz insurance offered as part of the Lux Med package
•Employee Assistance Program: free, confidential program with a certified counselor
•Life insurance: free, high coverage life insurance program
Career development
•Professional development: access to Udemy learning platform as well as Sabre live learning sessions
•Certification and tuition reimbursement
•Our Communities: 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: electronic tables to work, foosball, ping pong, pool table, swings, massage chairs and terraces with a panoramic view of Kraków; parents' rooms available
•No dress code
•Innovation Lab: access to Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality equipment, Robot construction kit, 3D printers and more
•Attractive Referral Bonus: earn $2500 USD for every hired referral
