ph3Overview /h3 pAt SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the general air travel industry. We are in 95% of international airports, working with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. /p h3Purpose /h3 pSITA for Aircraft is seeking a hands‑on Technical Lead to drive the design, implementation, and evolution of its Enterprise Data Platform built on Databricks. This role combines technical leadership, platform architecture, and hands‑on engineering. The successful candidate will work closely with the Product Owner to define and deliver the platform roadmap while establishing technical foundations required to scale the team and the platform over time. As one of the first dedicated resources on the platform, the Technical Lead will actively build solutions, establish engineering standards, and make day‑to‑day technical implementation decisions. The platform will become the foundation for governed data products, self‑service analytics, AI/ML initiatives, operational data consumption, and enterprise reporting capabilities across SITA for Aircraft. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liAct as the technical leader of the Enterprise Data Platform Scrum Team. /li liPartner with the Product Owner to translate business priorities into technical solutions. /li liDrive technical decisions and establish platform standards. /li liDefine architecture principles, engineering practices, and implementation patterns. /li liLead design reviews and ensure consistency across platform components. /li liDesign, develop, and maintain core platform capabilities on Databricks. /li liBuild ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and data sharing solutions. /li liImplement and optimize data pipelines using Spark, PySpark, SQL, and Databricks‑native services. /li liDesign and implement data products and reusable platform services. /li liContribute directly to platform development activities and proofs‑of‑concept.



/li liImplement governance‑by‑design using Unity Catalog, metadata, lineage, and access controls. /li liDefine standards for data quality, lifecycle management, and schema evolution. /li liEnsure secure and governed access to enterprise data assets. /li liCollaborate with Security and Data Governance stakeholders to enforce compliance requirements. /li liMentor future Data Engineers joining the team. /li liEstablish engineering standards and best practices. /li liSupport recruitment and technical assessment of future team members. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. /li li5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Platform Engineering, or Data Architecture. /li liStrong hands‑on experience with Databricks in production environments. /li liStrong experience with Spark, PySpark, SQL, and modern data engineering practices. /li liExperience designing and building cloud‑native data platforms on Azure. /li liExperience implementing Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Databricks Workflows, and data governance controls. /li liExperience building scalable batch and streaming data pipelines. /li liStrong understanding of data products, metadata management, lineage, and platform governance. /li liAbility to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery. /li liDatabricks certifications (preferred). /li liExperience with Data Products, Data Mesh, or modern data platform operating models. /li liExperience with Power BI integration and semantic data models. /li liExperience supporting AI/ML workloads and analytics platforms.



/li liExperience in aviation or similar operational industries is a plus. /li liEnglish required. French and/or Spanish are an advantage. /li /ul h3Core Competencies /h3 ul liHands‑on technical leadership. /li liStrong engineering mindset. /li liPragmatic architecture and decision making. /li liAbility to operate in a startup‑like environment while building enterprise‑grade solutions. /li liStrong communication and stakeholder management skills. /li liOwnership and accountability. /li liContinuous improvement mindset. /li liAbility to simplify complexity and establish scalable standards. /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 pWe operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we allow remote work as well. /p pFlex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on the team's needs). /p pFlex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans. /p pFlex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world. /p pEmployee Wellbeing: We provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer a personalized health platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs. /p pProfessional Development: At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world‑class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. Learning opportunities include LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft’s Enterprise Skills Initiative, and specialized solutions such as Pluralsight for technology upskilling, Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership, and Stanford for strategic development. /p pCompetitive benefits that align with your local market and employment status. /p pSITA 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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