Java Backend Developer (Travel / Reservation / Air API)

Confidential

Ahmedabad District

Hybrid

INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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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)

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