Software Engineer IV

Overview

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
  
  

• 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)
  
  

• Proven experience building and consuming RESTful and SOAP web services
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and service-based architectures
  
  

• Strong working knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle and MySQL
• Expertise in SQL query optimization and schema-level understanding
  
  

• Experience with build and dependency tools such as Maven
• Strong knowledge of TDD practices and testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins
• Working experience with code quality and security tools (SonarQube, Veracode, IQ Scan)
  
  

• Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Experience in fast paced Software Development in Agile environment
• Experience and expertise in advanced pair programming and solutioning
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Very good knowledge of Java , j2ee, spring, springboot, Microservices
• Very good Knowledge of cloud based tech/languages, technology stacks, etc. Monitoring and debugging critical issues
• Proficient English, both written and verbal
• Self-disciplined and independent developer