Delivery Director – Travel Technology Platforms

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: Bangalore, India

Skills: microservices, event-driven systems, cloud-native architectures, Java, Spring Boot, React.js, REST APIs, Kafka, AWS EventBridge, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, databases, observability, operational dashboards

What You'll Do
Own end-to-end delivery of complex travel domain platforms across scope, timelines, quality, and risk
Drive predictable execution with solid governance across SIT, UAT, and production readiness
Provide technical direction on microservices, event-driven, and cloud-native architectures
Lead cross-functional execution across Engineering, Operations, Product, and external partners
Drive modernization of legacy platforms into AWS or equivalent cloud-native solutions
Ensure production stability, SLA adherence, and incident reduction through operational excellence
Partner with UX/UI teams to align intuitive user experiences with backend capabilities
Promote AI adoption to improve engineering productivity and operational efficiency
Build and lead high-performing engineering teams across onsite/offshore delivery models
Establish governance for release management, change control, and production readiness

What We're Looking For
12+ years of experience in software engineering, delivery, or platform leadership
Proven expertise leading large-scale distributed systems and transformation programs
Strong hands-on knowledge of microservices, event-driven systems, and cloud-native architectures
Backend proficiency with Java/Spring Boot or equivalent service frameworks
Frontend understanding with React.js and modern UI frameworks
Experience with REST APIs, Kafka/AWS EventBridge, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
Solid grasp of AWS/cloud platforms, databases, observability, monitoring, and operational dashboards
Demonstrated involvement in architecture and technical decision-making with credible technical depth




Experience managing cross-functional global teams and complex stakeholder ecosystems
Preferred: Background in travel or transaction-intensive platforms with strong operational mindset

Location
Bangalore, India

The #TeamGBT Experience
Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT. Versatile benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
And much more!
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📌 Delivery Director – Travel Technology Platforms (Bengaluru)
🏢 American Express Global Business Travel
📍 Bengaluru