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 worlds 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.

Manages the technical design development and maintenance of applications and systems using existing and emerging technology platforms.

The Subject Expert position at SITA puts you in charge of all things related to an specific technology. This position is the highest technical authority within a large application department dedicated to the production of specialized tools for the aviation industry.

You will be in charge of guiding department-wide technical strategy insofar as it pertains to Javascript software (both on frontend and backend).

The role puts heavy focus on communication, and mentorship. You will maintain regular contact with the technical leads of the Javascript projects, both to monitor progress and to provide technical guidance on every level: architectural, code specifics, recommended dependency technologies and libraries.

• 8+ years experience in a software engineering environment designing and developing software application features.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Sciences or Engineering.
• Professional programming certification in a mainstream programming language is a plus.

Must-Have skills:

• Deep knowledge of Javascript language and of “the Javascript ecosystem” (e.g. important projects, common practices, ubiquitous libraries).
• Expert-level knowledge of computer science itself. Algorithms, data structures, performance characteristics, network dynamics, and hopefully also a deep knowledge of how backend systems work.
• Fluent English.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to explain very complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to participate actively in a project on every level. You should be able to dive into a project, learn it, contribute to it, and lead it.

Nice-To-Have skills:

• Charisma! Be excited about software and your excitement will be contagious.
• An affinity for mentorship; we need someone who enjoys teaching.
• Angular frontend expertise would be very helpful.
• GIS (Geospatial Information Systems) experience very relevant. Much of our software is inherently cartographic.
• OpenGL experience is a plus.

Were all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. Were 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 teams 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 have 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.