GDS Application Developer

American Express Global Business Travel; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare insurance

Retention programs

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Wellbeing resources

Travel perks

Large learning platform access

Job summary

American Express Global Business Travel in Manila seeks a senior developer to design and support Sabre scripting and Sabre Red apps. You will convert legacy Sabre Scribe code to modern Sabre Red TypeScript apps, build API integrations, and collaborate with internal teams to optimize travel workflows.

You’ll use AI-assisted tools to improve code quality, respond to support requests, and coordinate testing with stakeholders. Strong English and US-hours flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in travel industry, preferably in an agency or corporate travel management.
• 2+ years building or maintaining Sabre Scribe or Sabre Red apps (TypeScript).
• 3+ years hands-on Sabre GDS experience.
• Strong TypeScript/JavaScript for modern web apps.
• Experience with travel reservation workflows and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Flexibility to work around US business hours.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality.
• Experience modernizing legacy travel systems.
• Proficiency with Outlook/Office tools and Jira/FreshService.

Responsibilities

• Create and update Sabre scripts and Sabre Red apps as assigned.
• Convert legacy Sabre Scribe code to modern Sabre Red TypeScript apps.
• Design and implement API integrations to enhance Sabre Red features.
• Leverage AI tools to speed development and improve quality.
• Respond to internal support tickets and change requests.
• Coordinate implementation and testing with stakeholders.
• Test and document application functionality for maintainability.
• Manage product support for defects and issues.
• Maintain understanding of Travel Consultant workflows and tools.
• Monitor potential roadblocks and technical challenges.

Skills

Sabre Scribe

Sabre Red Apps

TypeScript

JavaScript

REST APIs

AI-assisted development

GDS knowledge

Time zone alignment

English communication

Jira/FreshService

Tools

Sabre Scribe

Sabre Red

TypeScript

JavaScript

Jira

FreshService

REST API tooling

Job description

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

The duties of the position are focused on development and support of Sabre scripting (Sabre Scribe) and Sabre Red App functions. In this role, you’ll collaborate with internal teams to plan, develop and maintain applications used by Travel Consultants to process PNRs. Additionally, you will provide day-to-day support by answering questions and troubleshooting issues.

What You’ll Do

• Create new and update existing tools (Sabre scripts and Sabre Red apps) as assigned by department management
• Convert legacy Sabre Scribe code into modern Sabre Red apps written in TypeScript, ensuring functional parity and improved performance
• Design and implement API integrations to enhance Sabre Red App functionality and streamline PNR process workflows
• Use available, pre-approved AI tools to enhance code quality, accelerate development cycles, and improve problem-solving
• Research and respond to support requests from internal customers (support tickets and change requests)
• Coordinate implementation and testing of new customers while working with applicable stakeholder teams
• Thoroughly test and document application functionality to ensure high-quality performance and maintainability
• Manage product support for cases including product breakdowns, defects, and troubleshooting
• Maintain a strong understanding of all applicable tools and Travel Consultant workflows
• Monitor and advise management of potential roadblocks and technical challenges

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in the travel industry, preferably in a travel agency or corporate travel management company
• 2+ years of experience developing and maintaining GDS scripts or applications: Sabre Scribe and/or Sabre Red apps (TypeScript) experience required
• 3+ years of hands-on experience using GDS systems, specifically Sabre
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript for modern web application development
• Extensive experience with corporate travel operational reservation workflows and procedures
• Strong prioritization, time management, decision-making, and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Flexibility to work at least half of a scheduled shift to coincide with US business hours (Central time zone)
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to enhance code quality, accelerate development cycles, and improve problem-solving
• Experience converting or modernizing legacy travel systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
• Experience using issue-tracking tools (e.g.,Jira, FreshService, etc.)
• Knowledge of REST APIs and system integrations
• Experience with other GDS platforms (TravelPort, Amadeus)

Location

Manila, Philippines

Benefits

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do
• Health and welfare insurance plans
• Retirement programs
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family
• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals
• Access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

Inclusive Culture

We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law. Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process.

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This role is for CWT, a member of the American Express Global Business Travel family of companies.

If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;” please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!