Senior Lead Software Developer – SITA

Apply to join SITA, a global provider of technology and communication solutions for the aviation industry.

Overview

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. We operate in 95% of international airports, working with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. SITA is a Great Place to Work® and offers a supportive, innovative environment.

Purpose

Manages the technical design and development of complex cross‑functional multi‑platform applications and systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop cost‑effective robust designs that are based on a thorough, holistic analysis of functional and non‑functional requirements, accounting for dependencies, constraints, and technological feasibility.
- Act as the technical expert for multiple applications, systems, or technologies, providing guidance to less experienced developers.
- Recommend and participate in the selection of new technologies and technical processes.
- Perform complex application programming activities, including coding, testing, debugging, documenting, maintaining, and modifying systems.

Qualifications

- 10+ years' experience in a software engineering environment designing and developing software applications.

Knowledge & Skills

- Expert level with Java build tools (Maven, Gradle, Fastlane) and docker tools (Harbor, Docker, Docker‑Compose).
- Extensive experience with configuration tools (Ansible, Ansible Tower), Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab, ADO pipelines, and CI/CD tools.
- Strong experience in Python, Bash, PowerShell, Unix/Linux systems, RHEL, SELinux, networking fundamentals,



and large‑scale distributed system design.
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containers, IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), monitoring (Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk), and DevSecOps practices.

Profession Competencies

- Agile Development, Application Design Architecture, Application Testing, Cloud Computing, Commercial Acumen, Configuration Management, Innovation, Performance Measurement, Product Design/Architecture, Technical Excellence, Technical Writing/Documentation.

Core Competencies

- Adhering to Principles & Values, Communication, Innovation, Customer Focus, Impact & Influence, Leading Execution, Results Orientation, Teamwork.

Education & Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Sciences or Engineering.
- Professional programming certification in a mainstream language is a plus.
- Formal project management training is preferred.

What We Offer

• Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week.

• Flex Day: Tailor your workday to fit your life.

• Flex-Location: Up to 30 days a year working from any location.

• Employee Wellbeing: Comprehensive EAP and Champion Health program.

• Career development: Training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning.

• Competitive Benefits: Tailored to local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Seniority level

- Not Applicable

Employment type

- Full‑time

Job function

- Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

- IT Services and IT Consulting

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📌 Senior Lead Software Developer (City of Sydney)
🏢 SITA
📍 City of Sydney