Engineering Manager

About the Role

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead and inspire a team of engineers building SaaS and cloud-based solutions for the airline and travel industry. You will drive technical projects, foster innovation, and ensure delivery of high-quality products aligned with IATA New Distribution Capability (NDC) standards. The role helps shape modern airline retailing through solutions that provide value without the constraints of legacy systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality SaaS and cloud-based solutions.
• Drive the technical direction, architecture, and implementation of projects aligned with IATA standards, including NDC, ARM, One-Order, and IFG.
• Work with product management, design, and sales teams to define and execute product roadmaps.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Implement coding, testing, and deployment best practices to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges, providing guidance and innovative solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive team innovation.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Promote high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills and Competencies

Technical Expertise

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive software development experience, including proficiency in Java, Python, or similar languages.
• Deep understanding of SaaS and cloud technologies, with experience in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum.
• Experience with microservices architecture, APIs, and web services.

Industry Knowledge

• Airline or travel industry experience, including knowledge of distribution, pricing, sales, and servicing.
• Understanding of IATA New Distribution Capability (NDC) and other relevant standards.

Leadership and Management

• Proven ability to lead and manage engineering teams.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Experience in hiring, performance management, and career development.

Communication and Collaboration

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to create travel technology solutions and influence their impact on the industry.
• Trust and autonomy as an expert in your field.
• Stable employment based on an employment contract at KUP50%.
• Hybrid work in the city center.
• Medical care and sports card.
• Opportunities to develop and implement ideas with a real impact on products.