Job Description

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Overview
WELCOME TO
At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.
You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward--we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work by our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.
Are you ready to love your job?
The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM
As Lead Software Developer, you will be responsible for technical direction, design, development, and delivery of applications and systems using existing and emerging technology platforms. 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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Take ownership of technical design and implementation for complex applications or system components.
• Act as a technical mentor and advisor to other developers, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture.
• Drive solution architecture discussions and make technical decisions within the framework of the broader system architecture.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to clarify requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Ensure code quality through comprehensive unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Explore and integrate new technologies to enhance the product and team capabilities.
• Participate in technical estimation, planning, and risk assessment for development initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues in production and development environments.

Qualifications
ABOUT YOUR SKILLS:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer sciences or engineering. Professional programming certification in a mainstream programming language is a plus.
• Minimum of 8+ years software engineering experience in a development capacity preferably using a mainstream Object-Oriented language such as Java.
• Experience in:

• Fast-paced, agile, software development environment
• Planning, describing, and implementing software architecture within an existing 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 advantageous
• Understanding and integrating APIs
• Spring framework, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes
• Messaging systems like Kafka, IBM MQ, AMQ etc.
• Full stack web development (Angular/Apache Webserver/Apache Tomcat/MS SQL Server preferred)
• Networking concepts and design patterns
• Version control / source code management (GIT preferred)
• Coordinating multiple technical streams to produce a complete solution
• Technical estimation (story points, comparative estimation)
• Independent and team-based work in a multicultural environment

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.

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