Lead Software Developer

Overview

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

Join our innovative and fast-paced Border Management platform team as a Lead Software Developer, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our industry leading products. The technology platform underpins all of our portfolio and is a critical component of our future success.

If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Apply now to be a key player in shaping the future of our platform!

• Be at the forefront of technological advancements, contributing to a dynamic and forward-thinking platform team.
• Take a leading role working alongside diverse and talented individuals, fostering creativity and knowledge exchange.
• Develop professionally and advance in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Drive the development of a platform that makes a significant impact in the industry.
  
  
  

What You Will Do

• Review requirements from various product lines to help product owner define and prioritize new features.
• Write code to team standards in order to implement and test new features.
• Review code and provide feedback for other team members.
• Identify and develop automated tests cases for new features.
• Triage and fix bugs reported by users and testers.
• Alongside the scrum master, ensure new stories and features meet the definition of ready.
• Accurately estimate effort on new Features, stories and tasks.
• Contribute to definition and implementation of Devops pipelines to build test and deploy code as required.
• Participate in reviews of everything from low level code to sprint performance or definition of new features.
• Document new features using agreed standards to encourage adoption with platform consumers.
• Collaborate with colleagues in your scrum team and with other teams on companywide initiatives and innovation.
  
  
  

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years experience working in a development role.
• Proven experience in Java programming, with a focus on building scalable and high-performance applications.
• In-depth knowledge of the Spring Framework and some of its various modules for efficient development.
• Practical application of software design patterns
• Experience interfacing to messaging systems, preferably Kafka for real-time data streaming and processing.
• Worked in an agile or devops environment, preferably with scrum.
  
  
  

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with MongoDB and Elasticsearch for effective data management.
• Understanding of security concepts and OAuth.
• Experience creating and testing RESTful services to ensure reliability and performance.
• Knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes for advanced platform orchestration.
• Any HTML/CSS and Angular is an advantage.
  
  
  

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 the rush hours or you may want to leave the office earlier to pick up your kids from school or to go to your favorite game: We support you in being open about your needs and routine with you manager.

🌎 Flex-location: Benefit for 30 working days from anywhere around the world each year!

🙌🏽 Competitive benefits according to the local market

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.