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American Express Global Business Travel

Aug 27, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Bellevue
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AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years engineering experience, 5+ years in technical leadership, expertise in LLMs, Java, search technologies, cloud platforms, and strong Agile skills, plus excellent communication abilities.
  • You will lead nextGen Search architecture, collaborate with product teams, evaluate technologies, drive roadmaps, and integrate LLMs while guiding engineers and communicating with stakeholders.

Requirements

  • -Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external teams that include business partners and third-party vendors.
  • -Guides engineers and resources on the techniques and approaches used in design processes.
  • -Resolves moderately complex issues that occur on the Search platform roadmap and design processes.
  • -Communicates with stakeholders and business partners to elicit and gather client requirements.
  • -Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to resolve the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
  • -Collaborate with data engineers to curate and process large text datasets for model training
  • -Integrate LLMs into product applications and build intuitive interfaces for model interaction
  • -5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role and setting technical direction.
  • -3+ years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, and/or cross-business projects
  • -Position requires a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • -10+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • -Exposure to Large Language Models (Open AI LLMs), AI app development frameworks, Vector databases and NLP
  • -Experienced with open-source search technologies that may include Elasticsearch or Solr
  • -Hands-on coding experience with Java and Spring framework
  • -Expertise with Search engine optimization, mapping user journeys, search relevancy and high availability architecture
  • -eCommerce platform experience
  • -Metadata, taxonomy, and search integration experience
  • -Strong demonstratable experience delivering components, products, and/or experiences in public cloud and/or hybrid ecosystems
  • -Cloud development experience that may include AWS, Azure, etc
  • -In-depth understanding and experience in two or more of the following: complex e-commerce applications, substantial real-time event and message processing, data lakes, cloud data processing, SQL and NoSQL data modeling
  • -Strong understanding of Agile SDLC implementation in proud ecosystems including environments management, test automation, peer review, CI/CD, optimization, etc
  • -Must have excellent communication skills and be able to deal with critical issues, mentor and coach and/or persuade others on new technologies, new applications, or potential solutions.

Responsibilities

  • To provide nextGen Search architecture and leadership to Marketplace Team across our GBT Solutions. This position will closely work with Product owners, business partners and Search engineers to come up with nextGen architecture plans, technology choices, design and lifecycle, and information integrity. A search principal engineer will resolve, develop architectural approaches & solutions, conduct architectural reviews and recommend how to proceed with the applications (replace, retire, maintain, etc.).
  • Key areas of accountability include leading the development of nextGen Architecture Solutions for Marketplace Team; leading in the evaluation of new technology around Search – Semantic search, LLMs, Vector Databases.
  • Drive overall search platform roadmap and implementations.
  • Participate in the Architecture assessment and design for infrastructure domains that provide core capabilities for the Marketplace.
  • Participate in the Architecture design of integrated systems across Marketplace and GBT solutions.
  • Define which data is extracted and the rules by which it is transformed for simple to moderately complex projects.
  • Participate in nextGen technology evaluation and recommendations.
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of current and planned north star architecture.
  • Applies a GBT wide view to support the adoption of standards and practices and promote reuse, specifically around AI Search.
  • Participate in the design and implementation of Marketplace data model and metadata structures.
  • Participates in the analysis of technology industry and market trends to resolve their potential impact on the Marketplace Architecture.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external teams that include business partners and third-party vendors.
  • Guides engineers and resources on the techniques and approaches used in design processes.
  • Resolves moderately complex issues that occur on the Search platform roadmap and design processes.
  • Communicates with stakeholders and business partners to elicit and gather client requirements.
  • Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to resolve the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
  • Collaborate with data engineers to curate and process large text datasets for model training.
  • Integrate LLMs into product applications and build intuitive interfaces for model interaction.
  • 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role and setting technical direction.
  • 3+ years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional, and/or cross-business projects.
  • Position requires a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Exposure to Large Language Models (Open AI LLMs), AI app development frameworks, Vector databases and NLP.
  • Experienced with open-source search technologies that may include Elasticsearch or Solr.
  • Hands-on coding experience with Java and Spring framework.
  • Expertise with Search engine optimization, mapping user journeys, search relevancy and high availability architecture.
  • eCommerce platform experience.
  • Metadata, taxonomy, and search integration experience.
  • Strong demonstratable experience delivering components, products, and/or experiences in public cloud and/or hybrid eco-systems.
  • Cloud development experience that may include AWS, Azure, etc.
  • In-depth understanding and experience in two or more of the following: complex e-commerce applications, substantial real-time event and message processing, data lakes, cloud data processing, SQL and NoSQL data modeling.
  • Strong understanding of Agile SDLC implementation in proud eco-system including environments management, test automation, peer review, CI/CD, optimization, etc.
  • Must have excellent communication skills and be able to deal with critical issues, mentor and coach and/or persuade others on new technologies, new applications, or potential solutions.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Principal Engineer: Marketplace Search position?

The primary focus is to provide nextGen Search architecture and leadership to the Marketplace Team, collaborating closely with product owners, business partners, and search engineers to develop architectural plans, technology choices, and solutions for enhancing the search experience.

What type of experience is required for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role and at least 10 years of relevant engineering experience, including exposure to Large Language Models, AI app development frameworks, and open-source search technologies.

What programming languages and frameworks should applicants be familiar with?

Applicants should have hands-on coding experience with Java and the Spring framework, along with expertise in search engine optimization and high availability architecture.

Is experience with eCommerce platforms necessary for this role?

Yes, experience with eCommerce platforms is considered important for this position.

What types of technologies will the Principal Engineer be evaluating?

The Principal Engineer will evaluate technologies related to semantic search, LLMs, vector databases, and other nextGen technologies that could enhance the search capabilities of the Marketplace platform.

Does the role require collaboration with external teams?

Yes, the role requires effective communication and collaboration with internal teams, business partners, and third-party vendors.

What benefits does Amex GBT offer to employees in this position?

Amex GBT offers flexible benefits tailored to each country, including health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, travel perks, and access to professional development resources.

Where is this position located?

The position is located in Bellevue, Washington, United States.

What is the salary range for this role?

The base salary range for this position is from $205,500 to $288,000, depending on the candidate's experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.

Are there opportunities for professional development and learning?

Yes, Amex GBT provides access to global tuition assistance and over 20,000 courses on their learning platform, as well as leadership courses and opportunities for internal job openings.

How does Amex GBT approach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?

Amex GBT strives to champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all aspects of the business, offering opportunities for colleagues to connect through global Inclusion Groups and fostering discussions around challenges and initiatives.

Is reasonable accommodation available during the hiring process?

Yes, Amex GBT is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

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American Express Global Business Travel

Travel & Leisure
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10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is a leading travel management company that provides corporate travel solutions to businesses worldwide. Their mission is to empower businesses by optimizing travel programs, enhancing travel experiences, and driving savings through innovative technology and personalized service. The company aims to make business travel more efficient, seamless, and rewarding, allowing companies to focus on their core operations while ensuring their employees travel safely and comfortably.