Software Development Engineer 3

Common accountabilities:

- Has the required technical/functional knowledge and experience in own discipline. Knowledge of the Amadeus business and how it is related to own area. ​

- Works using existing procedures or guidelines and provides inputs to support/influence area decisions. Makes recommendations on new solutions and proposes improvements by analyzing different sources of information.​

- Works with a moderate level of guidance and direction from manager.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, a deep understanding of software development best practices, and experience in designing, coding, and maintaining high-performance applications. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with our development standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Requirement Analysis & Technical Assessment

•        Analyze and understand project requirements and specifications.

•        Assess technical feasibility and provide recommendations for the best solutions.

•        Prepare High-Level Design (HLD) documents to outline architectural decisions.

Development & Implementation

•        Develop software solutions using C++ while ensuring compliance with coding standards and best practices.

•        Implement and test code thoroughly using Unit Testing (UT) to verify correctness.

•        Ensure non-regression issues are identified and resolved proactively.

•        Perform Sonar report analysis and security assessments to maintain high-quality, secure code.

Code Review & Quality Assurance

•        Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code efficiency, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.

•        Ensure the build is stable after merging code into the mainline; rebase if necessary.

•        Validate that existing unit tests are not broken by new code changes.

•        Address feedback from robotic users and peer reviewers to improve code quality.

•        Maintain appropriate unit test coverage, in agreement with the Scrum team and reviewers.

•        Ensure no critical or blocker issues in SonarQube reports (exceptions must be validated by Scrum teams).

Testing & Validation

•        Conduct development validation (DEV validation) before handing over to QA.

•        Work closely with PDA (Product Definition Analyst) and QA teams to ensure a smooth transition of features.

•        Demonstrate developed features and obtain validation from stakeholders.

Maintenance & Support

•        Debug existing solutions and support stakeholders, including Product Managers and Analysts.

•        Participate in product validation and refinement phases.

•        Ensure proper documentation is maintained for all developments.

Technical & Functional Skills Required:

•        Strong proficiency in C++ (including modern standards like C++11/14/17).

•        Experience with software design patterns and object-oriented programming (OOP).

•        Knowledge of multi-threading, concurrency, and performance optimization.

•        Experience with unit testing frameworks and test-driven development (TDD).

•        Familiarity with code analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube) and secure coding practices.

•        Experience working with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket, etc.).

•        Strong understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).

•        Database knowledge and experience with SQL/NoSQL databases.

•        Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build systems.

•        Experience in debugging, profiling, and performance tuning of C++ applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

•        Prior experience in Amadeus or airline reservation systems is a plus.

•        Experience in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture is desirable.

•        Exposure to scripting languages (Python, Shell, etc.) for automation purposes.

•        Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Soft Skills & Work Approach:

•        Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

•        Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

•        Excellent communication and documentation skills.

•        Ability to work with moderate supervision, making recommendations and driving improvements.

•        Proactive mindset with a continuous learning approach.

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