Sr Manager Software Engineering

Sabre; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabre in Bengaluru seeks a Sr Manager, Software Engineering – Cloud Platforms & Applications (GCP) to lead cross-functional teams across application, platform, systems, quality, and data engineers. You will own end-to-end delivery, align engineering with product strategy, and drive scalable cloud-native solutions with a focus on security and reliability.

You will mentor senior engineers, manage stakeholders, and uphold engineering excellence through governance, CI/CD, and best practices, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 12+ years of industry experience in software engineering.
• 3–4+ years of experience in an engineering leadership role (Engineering Manager, Technical Manager, or equivalent).
• Experience leading cloud-native, production-scale systems.
• Strong hands-on experience designing and building enterprise-grade apps using Java or Python/C#.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, distributed systems, SQL/NoSQL databases, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams (application, platform, systems, quality, and database).
• Own end-to-end delivery of engineering initiatives with predictable execution and high quality.
• Balance speed, quality, reliability, and cost across cloud-native platforms and apps.
• Ensure alignment with product strategy, architecture, and business priorities.
• Directly manage and develop senior engineers; coach, feedback, performance management, and career development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical depth

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Java

Python

C#

Job description

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.

Job Description Sr Manager, Software Engineering – Cloud Platforms & Applications (GCP)

Sabre is the global leader in innovative technology that powers the travel industry. We build large-scale, mission-critical platforms and applications used by leading airlines across the globe. We are looking for engineering leaders who can scale teams, align technology with business goals, and drive delivery excellence in a cloud-native environment.

The Offer Optimization Team is building class leading AI/ML solutions to Airline Customers, that are cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). We are seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead multiple engineering disciplines, including application development, platform engineering, systems engineering, quality engineering, and database engineering.

This role requires a strong blend of people leadership, stakeholder management, technical depth, and communication excellence. The successful candidate will create an environment where teams thrive, technology evolves sustainably, and business outcomes are consistently delivered.

Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Delivery

Lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams (application, platform, systems, quality, and database engineers). Own end-to-end delivery of engineering initiatives, ensuring predictable execution and high quality. Balance speed, quality, reliability, and cost across cloud-native platforms and applications. Ensure engineering work aligns with product strategy, architectural direction, and business priorities.

People Management & Team Development

Directly manage and develop senior and lead engineers across multiple disciplines. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provide coaching, feedback, performance management, and career development guidance. Support hiring, onboarding, and team scaling efforts. Promote diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety within teams.

Stakeholder & Communication Leadership

Act as a primary engineering point of contact for Product Management, Architecture, SRE, Security, and Business stakeholders. Translate business goals into clear engineering plans and execution strategies. Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership updates and risk discussions. Proactively manage expectations, dependencies, and cross-team coordination.

Technical Oversight & Governance

Provide technical leadership and guidance without micromanaging implementation. Ensure strong engineering practices across: Cloud-native application development Platform and systems engineering CI/CD and automation Quality engineering and testing Database and data platform operations. Drive architecture reviews, technical decision forums, and standards adoption. Ensure systems meet expectations for security, scalability, reliability, and compliance.

Operational Excellence

Own operational readiness, including incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation tracking. Partner with teams to reduce technical debt and operational toil. Ensure documentation, runbooks, and operational processes are in place. Drive cost-aware engineering and cloud spend accountability.

Required Skills

Leadership & Management

Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams (application, platform, systems, quality, data). Strong people management skills, including coaching, performance management, career development, and hiring. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Delivery Management

Strong experience managing product, architecture, and business stakeholders. Ability to translate business objectives into clear engineering execution plans. Experience delivering complex, cloud-based systems using Agile methodologies. Strong ownership mindset with accountability for outcomes, not just execution.

Technical Background & Hands-on Experience

Strong hands-on experience designing and building enterprise-grade applications using Java or another major programming language (e.g., Python, C#). Proven experience building microservices-based architectures, including RESTful APIs and distributed systems. Hands-on experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, including data modeling and integration. Solid understanding of cloud-native application design, scalability, resiliency, and fault tolerance. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern DevOps practices. Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or equivalent public cloud environments. Ability to engage deeply in technical discussions, review designs, and make informed architectural trade-offs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s Degree preferred).
• 12+ years of total industry experience in software engineering or related technical roles.
• 3–4+ years of experience in an engineering leadership role (Engineering Manager, Technical Manager, or equivalent).
• Experience leading cloud-native, production-scale systems.

Reasonable Accommodation

Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre at [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW