Manager, IT Architect

Star Alliance; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Manager of IT Architecture to lead innovative technology solutions within the airline sector. This pivotal role involves defining architecture strategies, overseeing API designs, and ensuring the technology landscape aligns with long-term goals. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with member airlines and external stakeholders to enhance digital services and optimize existing applications. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a global team dedicated to improving customer experiences for frequent travelers. Join us in shaping the future of travel technology!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical & dental benefits

Unlimited contract

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT Architecture experience in an airline or IT organization.
• Proficient in cloud strategy and enterprise application development.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute architecture strategy for business unit projects.
• Oversee API design and ensure technology landscape supports long-term strategy.

Skills

IT Architecture

Cloud Strategy

API Design

Enterprise Applications

Open Source Technologies

Service Oriented Architectures

Middleware Environments

Messaging Protocols

Web and Mobile Solutions

Technical Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Relevant Certifications in IT Architecture

Job description

Star Alliance, the world’s largest and leading airline alliance, enriches customer journeys and reinforces loyalty by creating tailored solutions that empower us beyond our individual capabilities.

Headquartered in Singapore, Star Alliance brings together the collective strengths of 25 member airlines to enable a seamless customer experience across more than 1,150 destinations worldwide. Like a symphony guided by rhythm and harmony, this flow is built through deep collaboration, shared purpose, and a commitment to making global travel smoother, more rewarding, and effortlessly connected.

In your capacity as Manager, IT Architecture, you will report to the VP, Digital & Technology, working in close liaison with the Star Alliance member airlines as well as external stakeholders. This is a challenging role for the successful candidate who is motivated to drive Star Alliance’s products and projects.

This is a position in the Digital & Technology team, which provides Star Alliance member airlines with expert knowledge in the areas of IT Architecture, Operations and Security. Providing crucial solution support to both the Customer Experience business area. Further, the team ensures cost effective and effective technology selection and usage, continually challenging the status quo.

Job Summary

Architecture

• Define and execute an architecture strategy, which enables cost effective and timely delivery of Business unit projects
• Oversee overall architecture and review API design of the Digital Services platform, and Star Alliance middleware and applications
• Ensure Star Alliance IT technology landscape is fit for purpose, supporting the long-term technology strategy
• Provide Airline IT architecture expertise for the development of new applications and the modernization of existing ones. Contribute to achieving desired business outcomes in the most efficient manner and making best use of modern technology, communication, and data sharing mechanisms available
• Develop cloud strategy and re-architect enterprise applications to be cloud native
• Create high level architecture for cloud applications
• Ensure right sized and continuously optimised cloud infrastructure and data network
Execute proof of concepts to try out new technology, lead innovation efforts from an IT Architecture standpoint

Business Support

• Generate new digital service or technology opportunities through participation in organised events with Product Owners, Star Alliance member carriers and third party providers
• Support project initiatives to develop technical and digital specifications, application architectures and digital solutions
• Analyse current applications’ effectiveness and identify solutions to increase productivity, reduce complexity and/or reduce costs
Support negotiations of technical and commercial aspects with vendors

Your Profile

• A minimum of 5 years of IT Architecture working experience in an IT environment, within an airline or airline IT organization.
• Experience working with

o web and mobile solutions and technologies

o developing enterprise and application architectures

o open source technologies

o service oriented architectures

o middleware environments

o messaging – Type-B, and MQ, webservices, Edifact

• Experience, exposure to, or understanding of airline IT ecosystem and current technology development – PSS, NDC, Offer & Order, etc.
• Broad technical understanding of systems and software lifecycle development activities
• Self-starter – has a high level of drive and commitment
• Conceptual thinking and flexibility
• Cultural awareness and great interpersonal and presentation skills
• High level of proficiency in English is essential, as it is the sole language used for communication with Star Alliance Member Airlines and other external stakeholders
• Relevant academic qualifications and certifications – Information technology, programming, IT architecture, etc.

We Offer

• Full-time position based in our Singapore office
• Unlimited contract
• Comprehensive medical & dental benefits

This is a unique opportunity for highly skilled professionals to apply their talent, creativity and dedication to a global team focused on delivering value to frequent international travellers who travel on our member airlines.