Software Engineer II

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Time Type: Full time

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.

Software Engineer II – Java / J2EE (Lodging Platform)
Location: Bangalore
Team: Sabre Hotels – Lodging (LGS)
Reporting To: Soumitra Banerjee
About the Team
The Sabre Hotels organization builds and operates the technology platform that powers hotel distribution for global travel partners. Our systems connect 170,000+ hotels to the world’s largest online and offline travel agencies.
The applications we develop are high-volume, highly available, multi-instance, and business-critical, requiring strong engineering discipline and ownership.
Role Overview
Sabre is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer IV with deep expertise in Java, J2EE, and relational databases.
In this role, you will design, develop, enhance, and support scalable backend systems and microservices. The ideal candidate is a strong independent contributor who communicates effectively, takes ownership end-to-end, and consistently delivers high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance backend applications and services
Build scalable microservices using modern Java frameworks
Work independently on complex problem statements with minimal supervision
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver critical platform enhancements
Ensure software quality through unit testing, automation, and code review practices
Troubleshoot production issues and provide sustainable fixes
Contribute to architecture discussions and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
Core Technical Expertise
Strong proficiency in Core Java (Java 8+) and J2EE technologies
Excellent knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD)
Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and multithreading
Hands-on experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot
Strong experience in applying design patterns (GOF, Enterprise Patterns)
Service & API Development
Proven experience building and consuming RESTful and SOAP web services
Solid understanding of distributed systems and service-based architectures
Database & Backend Skills
Strong working knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle and MySQL
Expertise in SQL query optimization and schema-level understanding
Development Practices & Tools
Experience with build and dependency tools such as Maven
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins
Working experience with code quality and security tools (SonarQube, Veracode, IQ Scan)
Operating Systems
Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments
Communication & Ownership Expectations
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive tasks to completion
Strong collaboration skills across engineering, product, and support teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Google Cloud (GCP)
Prior experience in travel, hospitality, or distribution domains is a plus
Awareness or hands-on exposure to modern AI-assisted developer tools
Why Join Sabre Hotels?
Work on a global-scale lodging distribution platform impacting millions of travelers
Solve complex engineering challenges in high-volume transactional systems
Be part of a collaborative culture focused on innovation, quality, and ownership

We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as your application progresses.

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role will proceed in the selection process.