SITA is the world’s 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.

We design, build, and support technology solutions all with one vision to create easy air travel every step of the way. 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. Are you ready to explore the opportunities?

Senior Software Developer

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.



Qualifications

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.
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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.

Information for Recruitment Agencies:

SITA as well as all related entities do not accept any candidate submission from unsolicited third parties. Candidates presented by unsolicited third parties (such as recruitment agencies, head hunters etc.), will not be entered into the recruitment process and will not be considered further. Further on, no contractual relationship will result out of such a submission between SITA and a third party. SITA is not obligated nor willing to pay any fee to third parties submitting candidates in this manner. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of SITA.

Data Processing:

SITA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities to all prospective employees within the recruitment process. SITA complies with and supports all national and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination. Please note that SITA is supported by Serendi for Talent Acquisition Services. As their Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider Serendi is exclusively in charge of the above-mentioned position. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines SITA. Please see the Recruitment Data Privacy Statement for more information. If you have any questions your recruiter will be happy to help. www.serendi.com