Senior Software Developer

SITA; Letterkenny; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Letterkenny is seeking a Senior Software Developer to build scalable enterprise applications. This role focuses on both back-end and front-end solutions using Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, and Azure technologies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in application development, a solid understanding of secure coding practices, and will be involved in mentoring junior developers. This position offers flexible working options including remote work.

Benefits

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

Flex Day: Flexible workday arrangements

Flex Location: Work from any location for 30 days a year

Employee Wellbeing Program

Professional Development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Object-Oriented Programming.
• Expertise in secure coding practices and application security fundamentals.
• Experience building back-end applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing modern web applications with ReactJS and TypeScript.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL database technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build cloud-native applications leveraging the Azure technology stack.
• Develop responsive user interfaces using ReactJS and TypeScript.
• Write and maintain automated test suites for applications.
• Mentor junior developers and foster technical growth.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Java

Spring Boot

ReactJS

TypeScript

Azure

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

WELCOME TO SITA

We\'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 & Team

As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a pivotal role in building scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. You will be accountable for the end-to-end development of back-end and front-end solutions, ensuring robust architecture, modern design, and seamless cloud integration. You will be working with distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones to deliver innovative products and services to support our organization’s strategic goals.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and enhance cloud-native applications leveraging the Azure technology stack, such as Azure Functions, App Services, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB.
• Develop modern, responsive user interfaces using ReactJS and TypeScript.
• Write and maintain automated integration, regression, and performance test suites for both back-end and front-end applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and distributed teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure application performance, quality, and security through best practices and rigorous code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across the full software stack to ensure system reliability and availability.
• Mentor junior developers, providing guidance and fostering technical growth within the team.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute innovative ideas to improve products and processes.
• Modernizing legacy systems to make it cloud native.

Qualifications

• 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 building back-end applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience developing modern web applications with ReactJS and TypeScript.
• Experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications on Azure.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL database technologies.
• Message Queues technologies (JMS, AMQP, etc.) for efficient communication between distributed systems.
• Proven track record in writing and maintaining automated test suites for both back-end and front-end components.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes on Azure).

Nice-to-have

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code using Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools available within Azure.
• Scalability and performance management.
• Knowledge of Redux for state management in ReactJS applications.
• Familiarity with the Strangler Fig pattern for incrementally replacing legacy systems.

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’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.

We substitute the Equal Opportunity statement to plain text for compliance: 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.