Solution Architect

WELCOME TO

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.

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Are you ready to love your job?

The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

A Solution Architect serves as a bridge between Sales, customer-facing teams, and technical departments. They provide technical expertise to Sales teams by crafting solutions that align with customer needs and leverage cutting-edge technology effectively.

highly skilled and hands-on Lead Architect

designing architectures

The world is changing. Are you ready to define the future of travel with us?

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work closely with Sales to analyze complex business challenges and requirements beyond core product capabilities.

• Design and develop technical solutions hands-on

  , including proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and technical validations where required.
• Architect innovative solutions that balance customer needs with feasibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Leverage your deep technical expertise (.NET, Java, Cloud, API design, etc.) to provide guidance and actively participate in technical design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with SITA’s strategy and customer success.
• Prepare and present comprehensive technical proposals, architecture diagrams, timelines, and estimates.
• Identify potential technical risks early and develop mitigation plans.
• Engage with stakeholders to explain and defend solution designs, addressing both technical and business concerns.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to bring innovation into solution designs.
• Provide detailed solution documentation for a smooth handover to implementation teams.

ABOUT YOUR SKILLS

• Proven experience in

  customer-facing technical sales

  or

  solution architecture

  , with a strong background in pre-sales activities.

• Hands-on coding experience

  in technologies such as .NET, Java, and modern web frameworks, with the ability to build prototypes and validate designs.
• Strong knowledge of

  solution architecture

  across infrastructure, applications, and integrations (Cloud and On-Premises environments).
• Experience with

  cloud platforms (preferably Azure and AWS both)

  , including designing cloud-native architectures.
• Proven ability to respond to RFPs and craft compelling, technically sound proposals.
• Excellent communication skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a mindset that balances strategic vision with technical detail.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and microservices architecture.
• A passion for staying close to technology while influencing strategic decisions.
• Ability to

  mentor and coach dev. teams

  on architecture best practices and design patterns.

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Experience with

  DevOps practices and tools

  (CI/CD pipelines, containerization using Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with

  modern front-end frameworks

  (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue.js).
• Understanding of

  security best practices

  in solution architecture, especially for cloud and hybrid deployments.

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:

Flex Day:

Flex Location:

Employee Wellbeing:

Professional Development

🙌🏽Competitive Benefits

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.