Senior Software Developer (With C++ / C focus)

Job title:

Senior Software Developer (With C++ / C focus)

Company

SITA

Job description

Job Description:OverviewWELCOME TOWe’re 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 world’s air travel industry.You’ll 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.ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAMAs a Senior Software Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. Among your key projects will be a middleware travel application of approximately 200,000 lines of code, which facilitates seamless integration between a range of otherwise incompatible messaging systems. These systems include GDS platforms (such as Amadeus, Sabre, Apollo, and Galileo), various messaging solutions (MATIP A/B, MQ, RabbitMQ), file transport mechanisms, and custom airline or travel protocols (including IATA Type B, HTH, ADH, and NBytes). Success in this role requires strong collaboration with distributed teams across multiple regions and time zones to ensure that products and services are delivered efficiently and align with the strategic objectives of the organization.WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Maintain and improve a C-based integration platform.
• Modernize legacy code to Modern C++.
• Apply best practices and conduct code reviews to address application performance, quality, and security.
• Develop and maintain automated integration, regression, and performance test suites for back-end and front-end applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the full software stack to support system reliability and availability.
• Participate in system design and architecture discussions related to modularization, scalability, and observability.
• Document system behaviors, edge cases, and changes to components to support internal knowledge sharing.
• Work with cross-functional and distributed teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide guidance to junior developers and monitor emerging technologies to suggest product and process improvements.

QualificationsABOUT YOUR SKILLS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Expertise in secure coding practices and application security fundamentals.
• Experience developing and maintaining applications written in modern C++ (C++11 or newer), C with Classes, or C.
• Strong working knowledge of C, including maintenance of legacy codebases.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes on Azure).
• Experience with end-to-end ownership of features or components in complex, interconnected systems.
• Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems.
• Familiarity with both Linux and Windows.
• Experience with Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Experience with modern web applications (ReactJS, TypeScript) and Java for systems integration.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and infrastructure as code practices.
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools available within Azure.

WHAT WE OFFERWe’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.

Expected salary

Location

Letterkenny, Co Donegal

Job date

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:08:49 GMT

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