Senior Software Development Engineer

Job Title

Amadeus is the leading technology provider to the travel industry and is present in 190+ countries around the world. Our innovative solutions power every part of a traveler’s journey, from airlines to search engines, travel agencies to hotels, the world's top travel brands rely on Amadeus to help create exceptional traveler experiences.
Istanbul is one of our strategic engineering hub locations, hosting business units from across the Amadeus ecosystem and working with multinational teams from around the world to shape and create the future of travel.

Big News: Our Istanbul Tech Hub is Growing! 

Are you the C++ Developer we’re looking for? Have you worked on complex applications before? Then you’re the person we’re looking for! You’ll be designing, coding, and reviewing high-performance backend solutions. You’ll be joining one of the world’s top 10 software travel companies to power better journeys. 

The Adventure Awaits: Your Mission 

Amadeus is a leading provider of IT solutions for the global travel industry. The “Travel, Shopping & Reservation” (TSR) division under Amadeus has a key product development team. This team develops some of the most technically complex and challenging products in the TSR backend shopping and pricing engine. You will be part of the backend development and maintenance team. 

We value developers with a strong sense of curiosity—those who enjoy exploring new C++ features, understanding complex systems, and continuously seeking innovative solutions. 

As a Senior C++ Developer, you will design, develop, maintain and optimize high-performance applications using Modern C++ (C++17/20/23). You’ll collaborate with a team of skilled engineers, work on challenging problems, and contribute to the evolution of our software architecture. 

What You’ll Be Crafting & Creating 

• Design and implement software components using Modern C++ best practices 

  
  
  

• Develop solutions for multi-threaded, concurrent, and distributed systems 

  
  
  

• Collaborate in code reviews, testing, and performance tuning 

  
  
  

• Troubleshoot, debug, and implement solutions quickly 

  
  
  

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code 

  
  
  

• Contribute to build, CI/CD, and deployment pipelines 

  
  
  

• Participate in design discussions and bring innovative ideas to the team 

  
  
  

• Identify, troubleshoot, and fix bugs with a strong maintenance mindset 

  
  
  

What You’ll Bring to the Journey 

• Strong proficiency in Modern C++ (C++17/20 or newer) 

  
  
  

• Maintain and improve C++ code written in earlier versions 

  
  
  

• Solid understanding of STL, templates, RAII and smart pointers 

  
  
  

• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Google Test, Catch2) 

  
  
  

• Experience with CMake, Git and modern build systems 

  
  
  

• Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments 

  
  
  

• Experience with debugging/profiling tools (Valgrind, gdb, perf, sanitizer tools) 

  
  
  

• Good problem-solving skills and passion for writing efficient code 

  
  
  

• Strong analytical skills and a natural curiosity to explore and solve complex problems. 

  
  
  

Bonus Superpowers 

• Experience with Boost, Qt or other modern C++ libraries 

  
  
  

• Experience with network programming (TCP/UDP, REST, gRPC) 

  
  
  

• Knowledge of database systems (SQL/NoSQL) 

  
  
  

• Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) 

  
  
  

What can we offer you?

🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you'll power the future of travel with a critical mission and extraordinary purpose. 

🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture. 

🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, from on-the-job training to formal activities, and daily interactions. 

🤗 A caring environment – Amadeus fosters a caring environment that supports both professional growth and personal well-being. 

💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive compensation packages, including salary, bonus, caregiving and health benefits and health benefits. 

🌟 A flexible working model - Embrace our flexible working model, enabling you to excel wherever and however you work best. 

🌈 A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community – We are committed to enabling each employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment. 

📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental to shaping our relationships with customers, partners, and employees. 

Application process 

The application process is easy and fast. Create your candidate profile manually or upload your CV/Resumé. 

Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply now! 

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.  

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.