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WELCOME TO SITA
Were the team that keeps airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our tech and communication innovations are the secret behind the success of the world’s air travel industry.
Youll find us at 95 of international hubs. We partner closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients, each with their own unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to find fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to make their operations run like clockwork. Want to be a part of something big?
Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM
As a Lead Software Developer (C), you will not only bring expertise in writing and delivering functionality, documentation, and unit test cases as part of an agile DevOps team but also play a critical role in driving transformation and innovation within SITA.
To successfully support SITA’s broader vision, you will need a strong foundation in AI & Data Science, a commitment to continuous development, and a deep sense of technical curiosity.
You may need to guide other developers and non-technical business colleagues on the best way to create software that is both useful to our customers and practical to deliver. You will be a senior member of a fully agile team.
At SITA, we achieve more, together. Are you ready to join us?
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Write and deliver complex code and modules for new features debugs existing code and modules and as the technical lead guides less experienced Developers – FTEs, Contractors, Offshore Partner Resources - on such activities.
- Participate in the development of coding practices guidelines and all technical processes and ensure they are followed by less experienced Developers.
- Own the assignment and allocation of defects to appropriate Developers for fixing.
- Participate in gathering managing and analyzing requirements to design new application and system features.
- Be responsible for overall estimates produced by less experienced Developers on a team for all technical work.
- Uphold agile development principle and practices.
Qualifications
ABOUT YOUR SKILLS
- Demonstrated ability to deploy machine learning models for intelligent test coverage selection, reducing manual QA efforts.
- Proven experience in AI & Data Science, enabling automation of data processing pipelines that improved data reliability and reduced reporting turnaround time.
- Strong continuous development mindset with a track record of integrating CI/CD automation tools, driving faster and more reliable software delivery across global teams.
- Comfortable navigating legacy infrastructure challenges using infrastructure and network automation, achieving consistent environment provisioning and reducing configuration errors.
- Ability to collaborate across DevOps, QA, and Product teams to deliver AI-powered solutions that enhance user experience and support product innovation initiatives.
- 8+ years of experience in C and .Net development.
- Extensive experience designing and developing software applications in both Windows and Linux environments.
- Proficient with relational databases, preferably Microsoft SQL Server, and familiarity with new database technologies.
- Experience working in agile or DevOps environments.
- Demonstrated experience handling complex software developments.
- Proven technical team leadership skills.
- Experience planning, describing, and implementing software architecture within an existing framework.
- Strong knowledge of Java, particularly from a Microservices perspective.
- Solid understanding of object-oriented design and application design concepts, including design patterns.
- Proficient in version control and source code management, preferably GIT.
- Ability to understand API specifications and integrate them into software solutions.
- Good understanding of networking concepts and the ability to coordinate multiple technical streams of work.
- Skilled in estimation processes, including comparative estimation and story points, and leading the estimation for small initiatives.
NICE-TO-HAVE
- Experience of biometric hardware integration.
- Some cloud experience preferred.
- Any experience with Business Process Management or Content Management Systems would be a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER
We’re all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We’re really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what its like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.
🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team’s needs)
⏰ Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.
🌎 Flex Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
🌿Employee Wellbeing: We’ve got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health – a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.
🚀Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!
🙌🏽 Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local spanet and employment status.
SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.
