Sr Software Engineer I

Foreflight; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Medical Insurance

Job summary

Jeppesen ForeFlight in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Software Engineer I to join our agile team. You will develop and maintain crew and operations management software, configuring solutions with XML and Python while aligning with client needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with global teams, strong problem-solving, and delivering high-quality, tested software in a dynamic aviation environment. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant software experience
• 3+ years in Python development/implementation
• 2+ years Linux/Unix experience
• Experience in airline operations or airline IT preferred
• Experience with Git and version control tools

Responsibilities

• Configure and customize crew and ops management apps using XML, Python, and RAVE language.
• Develop automated tests and apply test-driven development.
• Capture and translate client requirements through workshops and discussions.
• Explain system features and configurations clearly to clients and manage expectations.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

7+ years experience

Python

Linux/Unix

airline operations

Git

Scrum

Gherkin/Behave

XML/XSD

GitLab/Jenkins

VMs (Vagrant/VirtualBox)

Education

Bachelors in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Git

Job description

Jeppesen ForeFlight is redefining the future of aviation technology – equipping pilots, operators, and decision-makers with the software tools to forge bold new digital paths that push past the expected. We stand with those who dream bigger, fly farther, and seek to explore the next frontier in the cockpit and operations center.

Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I reporting to the Manager, Professional Services of Crew Implementation & PCS in our Bangalore location.

As an SSE, you will work on different software solutions for commercial airlines. You will be responsible for the development of configuration layer, testing, documentation, and maintenance of crew and ops management applications to meet customer, functional, and regulatory requirements.

A successful candidate is passionate about solving complex real-world problems using technology. You will work directly with clients, understanding their business and using technology to solve their problems and improve efficiency—delivering solutions that our clients truly benefit from.

Problem solving gets you excited, especially together with others, working tightly in a team with the client. Collaboration and communication are your strengths. You find working with people from around the world to be exciting and stimulating.

You enjoy working in a team and find it rewarding to work with teams in other countries. You either know about or are eager to learn about the airline industry. You see yourself contributing in workshops and communicating with different stakeholders as part of gathering requirements. You thrive in a dynamic environment and see change as something positive.

Position Responsibilities:

As part of an agile implementation team, you will:

• Deliver client projects by configuring and customizing our world-leading crew and ops management applications using XML, Python, and our proprietary RAVE language.
• Use a test-driven development methodology to ensure top quality, developing automated test cases as you code.
• Work directly with clients to understand their needs and business objectives and use that information to capture requirements.
• Explain system features and customer specific configuration in a clear and confident way to clients, while managing client expectations and building long-term client relationships.
• Travel to visit our clients on occasion.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 7+ years of relevant working experience
• At least 3+ years of software development / programming / implementation experience with Python
• At least 2+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment
• Experience in airline operations or airline IT, ideally with crew management
• Experience with Git

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working within a Scrum team or in similar Agile project setups
• Experience with:
• Test framework like Gherkin, Behave
• Interfaces and data integration, XML, XSD
• Building pipelines, using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins
• Virtual machine, using tools such as Vagrant and VirtualBox

Typical Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

About Jeppesen ForeFlight:

Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally. Combining Jeppesen’s 90-year legacy of accurate aeronautical data with ForeFlight’s expertise in cutting-edge aviation technology, the company delivers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and sharpen decision-making.

Why You Should Join: (India)

At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees and empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide employees and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but is not limited to the following:

• Group Medical insurance
• Group term life, personal accidental, and critical illness insurance