Senior Software Developer

WELCOME TO SITA  

SITA is the leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. We don’t just connect the global aviation industry, we apply decades of experience and expertise to address almost every core business, operational, baggage, and passenger process in air transport. As an organization, we cover 95% of all international air travel destinations and work with over 2,800 air transport and government customers in every corner of the globe. Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of technology while embracing our collaborative, and inclusive culture.  

Ready to redefine air travel? The journey starts here, with you at SITA.  

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:  

As Senior Software Developer, you will be part of the technical design, development and maintenance of applications and systems using existing and emerging technology platforms. You will be accountable for writing and delivering functionality, documentation, and unit test cases as part of a fully Agile DevOps team. You will guide junior developers and non-technical business colleagues through the software development lifecycle, ensuring best practice and delivery of solutions on time and within budget.

Reporting to the Software Development Manager, you will be a part of the Product Engineering and Integration team.

 WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Understanding the technical direction of the product
• Working with the team around you and provide support to the team.
• Following existing coding guidelines, practices and all technical processes, but be ready to feedback improvements and new ideas into that process to improve our practices.
• Understanding, and explaining, how our software fits into the wider architecture of the solution
• Develops and estimates for technical work that will be undertaken.
• Participates in analysis of requirements for designing new application and system features. Assist with documenting and expressing those requirements for business and technical stakeholders.
• Learning and integrating new technologies in a cutting-edge environment.

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer sciences or engineering. - Professional programming certification in a mainstream programming language is a plus. 

• Minimum of 5+ years software engineering experience in a development capacity preferably using a mainstream Object Orientated language such as Java.
• We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Developer with experience in the following:
• Fast-paced, agile, software development environment
• Technical team leadership
• Planning, describing, and implementing your chosen software architecture, within the guard rails of an existing architectural framework.
• Java, from a Microservices perspective
• SOA: XML Web Services, SOAP, REST, including security considerations.
• Object-oriented code design
• Relational databases from Java.  MS SQL Server databases would be advantageous.
• Must be able to understand an API specification and use that knowledge to integrate that functionality into our software.
• Strong understanding of Spring framework, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes is required.
• Good Understanding of Messaging systems like Kafka, IBM MQ, AMQ etc
• Full stack web development, (Angular/Apache Webserver/Apache Tomcat/MS SQL Server is preferred, but any similar stack is relevant)
• Good understanding of networking concepts
• Ability to apply application design concepts and design patterns.
• Knowledge of version control / source code management (GIT preferred)
• Ability to coordinate multiple technical streams of work to produce a complete solution.
• Ability to estimate well (comparative estimation and story points) and lead the estimation process for small initiatives.
• Ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a multicultural environment.

WHAT WE OFFER:   

SITA’s workplace is all about diversity, many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce. We collaborate in our impressive offices, embracing a hybrid work format. As part of our global benefits, we offer:

🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your Team's needs).

⏰ Flex Day: You may wish to flex your arrival time at the office to beat rush hours or leave earlier for personal commitments. We encourage open communication with your manager about your needs and routine.

🌎 Flex-Location: Enjoy up to 30 workdays of benefits, anywhere in the world!

🌿 Employee Wellbeing: Benefit from the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by SITA, a yearly free service offering practical advice in various aspects of your life.

🚀 Professional Development: Enhance your skills with our training platforms, inclusive of LinkedIn Learning!

🙌🏽 Competitive Benefits: Access competitive benefits tailored to the local market and your employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process.