Principal Engineer

• *Job Title**

Principal Engineer

Common accountabilities

• Proficient in technical knowledge to ensure team performs at a high level. Is recognized as a leader in own area and may formally train Specialists/Senior Specialists.

• Understands how main business drivers may impact on own area. Can assess complex problems with broad impact on the activity, improve processes, recommend solutions and risk mitigation plans. Able to communicate complex information.

• Works with a high level of autonomy, based on management directions. Leads projects or contributes to broad cross\-functional projects. May contribute to planning of resources and budget.

Specific accountabilities

Technical Excellence

Producing code of high quality with high efficiency

Work in each step of the product development cycle including creating technical requirements, leading complex feasibility studies, project planning, identifying dependencies and improvements

Investigate, analyze \& give recommendations on the root causes of complex software and system defects

Solving problems / troubleshooting in a timely manner \& with a high level of engagement

Foster applications that are easy to monitor and operate, to improve infrastructure availability

Apply best practices on code quality and security\-safe code through non\-functional requirements mastery, code reviews, coding guidelines, unit testing and code refactoring

Technological Acumen – cross disciplinary knowledge (ex. UI, network…)

Continuous Improvement

Suggest evolution of the component and make recommendations on how to manage the debt of the code / clean up the code

Improve the technical aspect of the project delivery and provide recommendations for engineering process improvement

Building cross\-functional/technical teams \& knowledge sharing

Work easily with others / ensure smooth communication

Consistently create successful engagement on projects and collaborate with cross\-functional teams in driving operating and service excellence

Attending to PE community events

Contribute to the R\&D cultural transformation and talent development through team members (junior members) technical coaching and mentoring (give an answer, provide feedback) – reactive is mandatory

Delivering trainings that have been defined – optional

Being a Developer advocate (depending on area of influence, going to hackathon, recruitment days, conference, participating to Opensource)

• *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.

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