Senior Software Systems Engineer with Java in Kraków

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.We are seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to join our global Order Management team , where innovation knows no borders. This team delivers core transaction capabilities for the Sabre Smart Retailing Engine , powering personalized offers across the modern travel ecosystem. It engineers high-scale, low-latency and high-throughput systems that differentiate Sabre in the marketplace. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity and commitment so we can all win together.As a Senior Software Systems Engineer, you will design, build and deploy mission-critical microservices in a cloud-native architecture. You will refactor complex codebases, advance system stability and champion engineering excellence through collaborative, sustainable ways of working. This role requires technical rigor, sound architectural judgment and practical experience applying modern engineering practices to deliver resilient distributed solutions.What you'll doDesign, build and deploy high-scale, low-latency microservices using Google Cloud PlatformTranslate user stories into robust, production-ready code with strong automated test coverageRefactor complex areas of the codebase to continuously improve maintainability and performanceDevelop and maintain clear software technical documentation to support engineering alignmentPartner across Agile teams to address feedback, resolve technical blockers and deliver enhancementsIdentify and implement engineering solutions that improve application performance, resilience and stabilityLeverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to accelerate implementation, testing and debuggingWhat you'll bringRequired qualificationsAt least 5 years of hands-on Java backend development experience, including recent production experience with Java 17 or later (familiarity with Java 21 is an advantage)Strong knowledge of the Java ecosystem, Spring Boot and designing and building microservicesSolid understanding of distributed systems principles, including service boundaries, asynchronous messaging, consistency, failure handling, resilience and observabilityComprehensive knowledge of the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements and system design through implementation, testing, code review, CI/CD, deployment and production supportHands-on experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit 5, Mockito and AssertJPractical experience working in Agile or Lean software development teamsDemonstrated experience using AI tools effectively for code exploration, implementation, testing, documentation and debugging, including experience introducing AI-assisted engineering practices or evaluating their delivery impactExcellent communication skills in both English and PolishPreferred qualificationsDomain knowledge in Order Management Systems (OMS) or airline and travel operations, including orders, PNRs, payments or booking servicingExperience with build and dependency management using Maven and Bazel in a monorepo setupSolid experience with relational databases and distributed or NoSQL data stores, with Google Cloud Spanner being especially relevantExperience designing event-driven systems using Google Cloud Pub/SubExperience building and integrating APIs, particularly gRPC with Protocol Buffers and REST with JSONExperience with cloud deployments and containers, with Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes/GKE preferredExperience with Terraform and cloud infrastructureFamiliarity with application security standards, including OAuth 2.0/JWT and Okta integration, as well as Envoy and cloud-native load balancing conceptsWork arrangementsHybrid working mode; 3 chosen days from the office in a weekFlexible working hours: Maintain your work-life balance by adjusting your working hours to your needsPaid time offYear-End-Break: enjoy additional fully paid days off during the last week of the yearPaid parental leave: Take up to 12 weeks off with pay after birth or adoption of a child. Sabre Global Paid Parental Leave runs concurrently with local leave policies.Paid volunteer time: take up to 4 days annually to give your time to a charitable organization of your choiceYour moneyMy Benefit platform/Multisport card: enjoy the benefit cafeteria system and use popular sport cardTax deduction: take the opportunity to claim deductible costs, reducing your income taxEmployee Capital Plans: profit from long-term saving scheme co-financed by Sabre and the State TreasuryBaby Bonus: benefit from one-time allowance on childbirth or adoptionSay Thanks program: collect points on recognition program and transfer them to wide variety of gifts and servicesHealth and wellnessLuxmed medical coverage: take care of yourself and your family with the extensive medical package with a broad range of additional servicesForeign travel insurance: feel safe going abroad with free Allianz insurance offered as part of our Lux Med packageEmployee Assistance Program: find help in free, confidential program with a certified counselorMindfulness & meditation apps: take care of your mental and physical healthLife insurance: sign up for free, high coverage life insurance programCareer developmentProfessional development: access to e-learning platforms as well as join Sabre live learning sessionsCertification and tuition reimbursementOur Communities: join one of our team member groups focused on sharing knowledge and best practices (Google Developers Group, Innovation Lab Community, Women in Technology, SOLVE!T and many more)And moreCar and bike parkingFun & Relax zone in modern office: enjoy electronic tables to work, foosball, ping pong, pool table, swings, massage chairs and terraces to admire a panoramic view of Kraków. We have parents’ rooms as wellNo dress codeInnovation Lab: access Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality equipment, Robot construction kit, 3D printers and many moreAttractive Referral Bonus: earn $2500 USD for every hired referralWe will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as we progress your application.Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will proceed in the selection process.Sabre is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-Remote#LI-KG1 #J-18808-Ljbffr