senior python backend developer creating frictionless journeys for global travelers

. Amadeus is a leading global traveltech company, serving all key travel players across the value chain (airlines, airports, hotels, travel agencies, car rentals, cruises...). When searching or booking a trip, chances are high that an Amadeus IT system has been used behind the scenes. And to keep on shaping the future of travel, Amadeus actively invests in the development of new and impactful IT solutions. Traveler ID is one of these new solutions. Our mission is to give back to travellers millions and millions of hours otherwise lost to queuing in airports, at hotels, or car rental check in desks; We do this by building a global interoperability platform, between a range of digital identities (private or public ones - think Apple / Google wallets, QR codes, even biometric identity), and travellers verification checkpoints (Border control, Airport biometric gates, Hotels and Car rental digital keys, ...) This project has been selected as one of the top growth strategic opportunities and benefits from ExCom visibility. We work the "lean startup" way, growing scope iteratively from our initial MVPs. You'll join a fast-growing and highly motivated team, building this new business at the speed of a startup, but within Amadeus, a leading global TravelTech. Summary of the role This position is for an experienced python backend developer ; front end development is a plus. You will work in an agile scrum team to deliver user stories that will be used by millions of travelers on the planet In this role You will: * ANALYSE SPECIFICATIONS _ Define user requirements for the development of new (or upgrade of existing) software solutions. * DESIGN SYSTEMS AND CODE _ Design technical solutions and perform feasibility studies. _ Propose viable technical solutions to Product Management and/or users for validation. _ Develop software according to Amadeus standards. _ Model, design and implement databases. * TEST AND MAINTAIN THE SOFTWARE _ Conduct unit, package and performance tests and ensure a level of quality in line with the Amadeus guidelines. _ Participate in the validation phase of the product cycle, fine-tuning when necessary to finalize the product. _ Support the customer by debugging existing solutions in collaboration with Product Manager or Product Definition Analyst * DOCUMENT YOUR WORK _ Produce software documentation necessary for the application and issue it to the requesting departments. About the ideal candidate The perfect candidate would have: * Engineering MS Degree or University degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience. * 5+ years of experience in Backend development: * Python backend development (Java or C++ is a plus) * Oracle SQL, NoSQL Couchbase (DynamoDB or CosmoDB is a plus) * REST JSON API What we can offer you? * Get rewarded with a competitive remuneration, an individual and company bonus and enjoy many benefits. * Work from anywhere: Flexible teleworking from 1 day per week to full weeks to full remote, you will also benefit from a home office setting-up Premium & monthly allowance. * Experience in an environment with unique complexity and a hardly matched criticality among the leading tech companies. * Professional development in a truly international and multisite environment with a great mix of people. * A wide set of trainings available to broaden your knowledge and enhance your soft skills including onsite and on-line learning hubs packed of technical and soft skills to help to develop any competencies. * 6 weeks holiday, plus pension contribution and healthcare insurance. * Enter a diverse and inclusive workplace. * Enjoy your office life: Coffee hubs to work or relax, quiet zone, flexible desks and agile areas, on site restaurants, tennis, soccer, yoga, dance, on-site sport center and classes and on-site conciergerie services. We are a global company full of the greatest innovators, delivering breakthrough solutions. We know that they deserve the best rewards, and so do you if you join our team! To build a career that is meaningful to you, we will follow you on each step of this journey by offering training, international mobility, a wide range of internal opportunities to grow your skills and different types of career paths. Join our engineering community that counts more than 2500 members in Nice and 4000 worldwide. Want to find out more about working in Amadeus? HOW DO WE HIRE? The application process takes no longer than 10 minutes! * ONLINE APPLICATION: Submit your online application and our Talent Acquisition specialist will get back to you if your skills match the role. * PHONE INTERVIEW: We'll get to know each other with a short casual conversation. You'll also have the chance to ask questions. * ONLINE TESTING: Depending on the role you applied for, you might have to do some online tests. * INTERVIEWS: First you'll meet one of our talent teams. Then you'll have an interview with a member or members of the team you're looking to join. * OFFER: Our Talent team will make you a job offer and welcome you to your new role with us. * JOIN OUR GLOBAL TEAM: Where you can develop your skills and build an international career that matters. Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply now! 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