Labs Senior Engineer

SITA is the world's leading service provider of IT business solutions and communications services to the air transport industry. SITA manages complex communication solutions for its air transport, government and GDS customers over the world’s most extensive communication network, complemented by consultancy in the design, deployment and integration of communication services. SITA also provides market-leading common use services to airports and air-to-ground communications to airlines. We deliver a comprehensive portfolio of e-commerce solutions for airlines and are pioneering new technologies in areas such as in-flight passenger communications and transportation security. Motivated by industry concern for lower costs, asset optimization and an improved passenger experience, we aim to simplify travel and transportation removing complexity and improving our customers’ operational performance.

SITA has two main subsidiaries: OnAir, which is leading the race to bring in-flight mobile telephony to the market, and CHAMP Cargo systems, the world's only IT Company solely dedicated to air cargo. SITA also operates two joint ventures providing services to the air transport community: Aviareto for aircraft asset management and CertiPath for secure electronic identity management.

Across the globe, SITA employs people of more than 140 nationalities, proficient in over 70 languages, and covers 220 countries and territories. With its main office in Geneva, Switzerland, SITA had revenues of US$ 1.582 billion in 2004 (€ 1.170 billion [1]) [1] USD = 0.74 € (Dec 30, 2004). For more information, please visit our website at www.sita.aero

Job purpose

The SITA Labs Senior Engineer provides technology analysis and development support across the SITA Innovation Lifecycle, with a focus on the Discovery, Ideation and Incubation phases.

This role is part of the SITA Labs team, which together act as an "engine" of innovation for SITA and the Air Transport Industry (ATI). Innovation is a fundamental ingredient to achieve SITA’s financial objectives for sustainable profitable growth and providing industry leadership and vision for delivering simplification to travel and transport.

Key-result areas

Analyze emerging technologies and emerging technology providers and inject their potential into the SITA Innovation Lifecycle, especially during the Discovery and Ideation phases of the Lifecycle.

Provide technical design and development services to strategic incubation projects run within the Labs using internal or external resources.

Play an active role in developing the flow of innovation information, ideas and contacts to develop a vibrant and robust "Innovation Ecosystem" at SITA and within the ATI.

Act as project manager of certain initiatives in relation with the SITA Labs Director of Programmes.

 

Knowledge, skills and experience required



Education and training

BS degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, etc…). Advanced degree recommended.

Knowledge and skills

The Senior Engineer/Designer role requires an 'skilled/autonomous' level of knowledge and skills as outlined below:

Open thinker with the ability to provide imaginative, "outside the box" solutions where the need demands.

Up-to-minute understanding of emerging technologies and the ability to translate the technology into commercial potential, especially disruptive and "game-changing" technologies.

Knowledge of software engineering principles, theories, concepts, and techniques including knowledge of IBM RUP processes and tools.

Proficiency with design and infrastructure management methodologies and processes

Ability to apply project management best practices on engineering developments.

Analysis, design, development and delivery of large, complex, high performance, high availability and scalable enterprise solutions.

Ability to successfully manage and work with development partners, specifically, off-shore vendors.

Characteristics include: an understanding of the technical architectures/products, an ability to effectively apply technical architecture/product knowledge to the technical portion of our business solutions, and an understanding of the needs of the industry to which solutions are delivered.

Proven skills in the effective management of complex, multi-disciplined resources and technologies.

Knowledge of multiple hardware infrastructure and application technologies including (but not limited to): Mainframe (IBM/UNISYS), Open Systems (UNIX/LINUX), Enterprise Databases, Middleware, Web services, open source technologies, Application development platforms, testing tools, J2EE, Web, High Availability designs and technologies.

Well-developed abilities to effectively communicate technical issues to business people, and business issues to technical people.

Experience

8+ years relevant experience in IT environment

Comprehensive experience with J2SE 1.4/1.5 (core packages). Experience in C/C++ as well as scripting languages such as Perl, and Ruby helpful.

Moderate to strong experience with technology frameworks, tools and middleware including but not limited to: JBoss, Tomcat, Spring, Hibernate, Ant, JUnit, SVN, Cruisecontrol, Spring Webflow, Struts.

Experience with basic Open Systems (UNIX/LINUX) administration a plus.

Up-to-date technology awareness and knowledge, including: RIA, SOA, ESB, Open Source, O/R Mapping, Eclipse, UML, XML, and RDBMS’s.

 

Additional comments

Ability/willingness to travel as necessary to fulfil the role.

This is a senior technical role within SITA’s Lab organization commanding high expectations in ability and delivery from the SITA Business Units.

Please submit your resumé to Scott.Parker@sita.aero , indicating the position title in subject line.