Java Backend Developer (Travel / Reservation / Air API)

Confidential; Ahmedabad District; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology company in Ahmedabad is looking for an experienced Java Backend Developer. You will focus on building and maintaining high-performance backend systems that support B2B travel workflows, including flight booking and Air/GDS API integrations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Java and travel systems. This role offers a hybrid work environment and involves close collaboration with frontend teams. Join us and contribute to innovative solutions in the travel industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years mandatory experience in Travel / Hospitality / Reservation Systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA.
• Solid expertise in MySQL 8.4 / Aurora MySQL (queries, indexing, optimization).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Integrate GDS systems for flight search, pricing, booking, ticketing.
• Coordinate with frontend and QA teams for seamless booking workflows.

Skills

Java 17–21 (OpenJDK)

Spring Boot

MySQL 8.4 / Aurora MySQL

RESTful APIs

Postman

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Eclipse IDE

VS Code

AWS RDS / Aurora

Docker

CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Job description

Java Backend Developer (Travel / Reservation / Air API)

Experience: 3–6 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Technology / Engineering

Note: Only candidates with Travel, Reservation Portal, Flight Booking, or Air APIGDS/NDC/LCC) experience should apply.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Java Backend Developer with strong experience in travel technology, specifically in flight booking engines, reservation portals, and Air/GDS API integrations.

You will work on building and maintaining high-performance backend systems that power B2B travel workflows, including PNR creation, fare rules, pricing, ticketing, and supplier integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Java (OpenJDK 17–21) and Spring Boot
• Build and maintain backend services for flight booking engines, PNR operations, and dynamic rule engines
• Integrate GDS systems (Amadeus / Sabre / Galileo) for flight search, pricing, booking, ticketing, and PNR retrieval
• Work with Air APIs, NDC, LCCs, consolidators, and other third-party travel suppliers
• Parse and process XML / JSON responses from supplier systems efficiently
• Design, optimize, and maintain schemas in MySQL 8.4 / Aurora MySQL
• Implement secure, scalable business logic following SOLID principles
• Coordinate with frontend (React) and QA teams for seamless end-to-end booking workflows
• Test and validate APIs using Postman and unit/integration testing
• Maintain API documentation, workflows, and data models
• Ensure secure file transfers using WinSCP (FTP/SFTP)

Must-Have Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
• 2+ years mandatory experience in Travel / Hospitality / Reservation Systems
• Strong hands-on experience with Java 17–21 (OpenJDK)
• Solid expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA
• Strong experience with MySQL 8.4 / Aurora MySQL (queries, indexing, optimization)

Strong understanding of

• PNR creation & retrieval
• SSRs (Special Service Requests)
• Ticket issuance workflows
• Experience working with Postman, Eclipse IDE / VS Code
• Strong understanding of REST architecture, error handling, pagination
• Candidate must be based in Ahmedabad

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS RDS / Aurora
• Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Background in airline technology or major travel tech platforms (e.g., TBO)

Work & Process Details

• Work Mode: Hybrid
• Joining Time: Up to 30 days

Interview Process

• 2 Technical Rounds
• 1 HR Round

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology and Engineering

Industries: Travel Arrangements and Airlines and Aviation