Senior Lead Data Scientist/ Specialist

SITA; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Week

Flex Day

Flex-Location

Employee Wellbeing

Professional Development

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

SITA is looking for a dynamic professional with a strong background in biometric technology to work on transformative Border solutions. You will collaborate with a skilled application team to design and tune capabilities, create testing and analysis capabilities, and compile reports on biometric performance.

The role requires 5+ years of software engineering experience using biometric technology and APIs, with scripting as a plus, and offers flexible work options and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a software engineering environment designing and developing software application features using biometric technology.
• Experience with biometrics technology
• Programming or scripting experience in a mainstream programming or scripting language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyses and makes recommendations on tuning and configuration of biometrics capabilities.
• Designs and develops capabilities and modules for analysing, testing and configuring biometrics systems, including image quality, matching and liveness detection.
• Compiles reports on biometric performance.

Skills

Biometrics technology

APIs

Scripting

Education

Computer science / Engineering

Tools

Programming languages

Job description

Overview

WELCOME TO SITA

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.

You’ll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting‑edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don’t just move the world forward—we’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

Are you ready to love your job?

The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA

Purpose

We are looking for a dynamic individual with an understanding of biometric technology to work on transformative Border solutions.

Working closely with a highly skilled application team, this person will help us design and tune capabilities for customers by creating testing and analysis capabilities and by compiling reports on biometric performance with

Key Responsibilities

• Analyses and makes recommendations on tuning and configuration of biometrics capabilities.
• Designs and develops capabilities and modules for analysing, testing and configuring biometrics systems, including for analysing image quality, matching and liveness detection.
• Compiles reports on biometric performance.

Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years' experience in a software engineering environment designing and developing software application features using biometric technology.

Profession Competencies

• Experience with biometrics technology
• Understanding of Application Development and Testing Tools
• Understanding of Application Programming Interfaces (API's)
• Commercial Acumen
• Conceptual Thinking
• Understanding of Configuration Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Information Security Management
• Innovation
• Managing Change
• Managing Risk
• Performance Measurement and Tuning
• Scripting
• Requirements Analysis
• Experience with Server Operating Systems and Platforms
• Experience with System and Technology Integration
• Systems Thinking
• Technical acumen
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Report Writing

Core Competencies

• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Communication
• Creating & Innovating
• Customer Focus
• Impact & Influence
• Leading Execution
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork

Education & Qualifications

• A qualification or relevant experience in an area such as computer sciences, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with biometric technology
• Programming or scripting experience in a mainstream programming or scripting language is a plus.

What We Offer

We'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 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 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.