System Architect

Overview:

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 79% of 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.

The System Architect will lead the design and integration of the Airport Master System, ensuring seamless interoperability between diverse airport systems including passenger processing, baggage handling, airside operations, and enterprise IT. This role is critical to enabling a smart, scalable, and resilient airport ecosystem.

• Architecture Design: Develop and maintain the overall system architecture for the Airport Master System Integration (AMSI) program.
• Integration Strategy: Define integration patterns and data flows across systems such as AODB, BHS, FIDS, CUTE/CUPPS, security, and IoT platforms.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with airport operations, airlines, government agencies, and vendors to align technical requirements.
• Technology Evaluation: Assess and recommend technologies including middleware, APIs, cloud platforms, and data lakes.
• Governance & Standards: Ensure compliance with aviation standards (ACI, IATA), cybersecurity protocols, and enterprise architecture principles.
• Documentation: Produce high-quality architecture diagrams, interface specifications, and integration blueprints.
• Performance & Scalability: Design systems to handle peak passenger volumes, real-time data exchange, and future expansion.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to system dependencies, data integrity, and operational continuity.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a System Architect in large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Deep understanding of airport systems (AODB, RMS, BHS, FIDS, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of integration technologies (e.g., ESB, API gateways, Azure/AWS, Kafka).
• Experience with data modeling, event-driven architecture, and real-time systems.
• Familiarity with aviation standards (IATA, ICAO, ACI).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, or OneLake for data integration.
• Certification in TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architecture, or ITIL.
• Experience in smart airport or digital twin initiatives.

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.