Principal Application Architect
Core
Define long-term architectural direction and guide engineering excellence for Sabre's critical identity and access platforms (OHSM, CDSS, CVSP) to ensure stability, performance, and security at enterprise scale.
Role type
Principal Application Architect (Strategic IC with mentorship)
Builds
Cloud-native identity and access management platforms supporting thousands of transactions per second
Domain
Travel technology / Cloud-native infrastructure / Identity & Access Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Large-scale distributed system architecture, Cloud-native platforms (Kubernetes, GCP), Microservices, Domain-driven design, API-first design, Architectural governance, CI/CD standards, Technical leadership, Non-functional requirements management
Preferred skills
Modernization strategy, Cross-functional stakeholder influence, Production readiness assessment
Technologies
Kubernetes, GCP, CI/CD pipelines, Automated testing frameworks
Responsibilities
Define and evolve long-term architectural vision and modernization roadmaps, Lead design of large-scale distributed cloud-native platforms, Conduct deep-dive design reviews and critical code path reviews, Drive architectural governance for security and compliance, Mentor senior engineers, Partner with Product and Engineering leadership on strategic alignment
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
