Senior Manager Engineering

Amadeus-038955bc; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amadeus seeks a Senior Manager – Engineering & Solutions to lead strategic engineering and solution initiatives for airline customers. You will guide cross-functional teams across global sites, influence architecture decisions, and ensure scalable, secure delivery in a fast-paced, agile environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product, security, and operations, with a focus on continuous improvement and technical excellence across the travel tech landscape.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software engineering or technical leadership.
• Proven experience building and leading technology teams.
• Proficiency in Java full stack development and microservices.
• Experience with Kafka and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Familiarity with agile frameworks and Continuous Delivery practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in travel or related technology domain is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution design and engineering delivery for complex airline and travel technology systems.
• Collaborate with product, security, architecture, and operations teams to ensure effective project outcomes.
• Guide technical teams through development, testing, and delivery with a focus on quality, performance, and scalability.
• Foster an environment of learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Oversee architecture design reviews and alignment with enterprise-level technology standards.
• Promote modern engineering practices such as Cloud, Microservices, DevOps, and Security by Design.

Skills

Java full stack

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Distributed systems

Agile & CD

Leadership

Communication

Travel tech domain

Tools

Kafka

Job description

Job TitleSenior Manager EngineeringAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Manager – Engineering & Solutions to lead strategic engineering and solution initiatives for airline customers. This role combines technical leadership, customer engagement, architecture design, and team development within a global, agile environment.In this role, you'llLead end-to-end solution design and engineering delivery for complex airline and travel technology systems.Collaborate with product, security, architecture, and operations teams to ensure effective project outcomes.Guide technical teams through development, testing, and delivery with a focus on quality, performance, and scalability.Foster an environment of learning, innovation, and technical excellence.Oversee architecture design reviews and alignment with enterprise-level technology standards.Promote modern engineering practices such as Cloud, Microservices, DevOps, and Security by Design.Encourage continuous improvement and cross-team collaboration across global sites.Represent engineering and solution design topics in company forums and knowledge networks.Your ProfileTypically 12+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or technical leadership, including team management.Proven experience building and leading technology teams with a collaborative leadership style.Proficiency in Java full stack development, including microservices, Kafka, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Experience designing scalable, secure, and high-performance distributed systems.Ability to translate complex business challenges into practical technology solutions.Familiarity with agile frameworks and continuous delivery practices.Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.Experience in the travel or related technology domain (e.g., reservations, retail, customer experience) is an advantage.Why This Role MattersWork with global airline partners and technology teams, shaping advanced travel technology solutions.Lead strategic initiatives that drive modernization and innovation.Engage in a leadership role combining technical depth, architecture influence, and people development.What we can offer youA truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life.A hybrid working model - We want our employees to do their best work, however the hybrid model works best for them.A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.Diversity & InclusionAmadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.Be aware of recruitment scamsAmadeus Group never charges fees, requests payment, or asks for financial information during recruitment. All legitimate opportunities are communicated solely through official Amadeus channels, including our careers website. Any payment request or outreach via unofficial platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram) should be treated as fraudulent.