Overview
WELCOME TO SITA
We're 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.
You'll 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 and Technology Owner, you will lead a team in developing scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. You will oversee the complete lifecycle of both hosted and customer-deployed solutions, ensuring they adhere to robust architectural principles, incorporate modern design elements, and feature seamless cloud integration. Collaboration with business stakeholders and the portfolio architect will be key to clarifying requirements and defining the solution scope. Additionally, you will establish initial solutions to address these requirements and work closely with the Portfolio Architect and domain experts to guarantee alignment with architectural strategy and organizational policies. This role involves partnering with distributed teams across various locations and time zones to deliver innovative products and services that advance our organization’s strategic objectives.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end applications and services using Java.
- Maintain and improve a C-based integration platform.
- Build and enhance cloud-native applications leveraging the Azure technology stack, such as Azure Functions, App Services, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB.
- Develop modern, responsive user interfaces using ReactJS and TypeScript.
- Write and maintain automated integration, regression, and performance test suites for both back-end and front-end applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and distributed teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Ensure application performance, quality, and security through best practices and rigorous code reviews.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across the full software stack to ensure system reliability and availability.
- Modernize legacy systems for cloud-native deployment.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute innovative ideas to improve products and processes.
Qualifications
ABOUT YOUR SKILLS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years of experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
- Expertise in secure coding practices and application security fundamentals.
- Experience building back-end applications using Java and Spring Boot.
- Experience developing modern web applications with ReactJS and TypeScript.
- Experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications on Azure.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL database technologies.
- Message Queues technologies (JMS, AMQP, etc.) for efficient communication between distributed systems.
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes on Azure).
NICE-TO-HAVE
- Exposure to C (legacy maintenance), Java (systems integration), Redux, and incremental modernization approaches like the Strangler Fig pattern.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and Azure monitoring and logging tools.
- Comfortable working in Linux and Windows environments, with understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
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 it's 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 market 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.