Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Overview WELCOME TO SITA 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. PURPOSE Manages the technical design life cycle development and maintenance of platforms and related services using existing and emerging technologies. About the Role As a Team Lead Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in SITA’s Airports Portfolio you will lead the team responsible for technical design, development and maintenance of the Azure Cloud platform and related services, that enable the modernisation and efficient delivery of services to our customers. We are seeking a talented individual with Azure cloud engineering experience to join the Airport Ops & Baggage Platform/DevOps team, this team are dedicated to developing and deploying our Cloud solutions in the most optimal way, and we would like to have you onboard. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Team lead for the Cloud Platform Team - with line management responsiblity (including performance management) for the engineering resources on the team. Technical product owner for the Ops/Baggage cloud platform, setting out & maintaining the platform technical product roadmap – working in conjunction with the senior technical owners on the team. You will act as the key liaison with senior technology stakeholders and partners to ensure full delivery of software releases & product roadmaps. Other responsibilities include: Oversee the implementation of cost-effective Cloud Solutions to ensure they are scalable, efficient and secure Participate in the definition and evolution of platform engineering practices, technical processes and guidelines. Work as part of a broader team of problem solvers, solving complex business issues from strategy to execution via automation. Manage the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines from development right though to production. Work with the SITA agile practice group to identify & implement the optimum agile model and processes for the team. Mentor, guide and upskill junior team members. Qualifications EXPERIENCE 5+ Years Cloud engineering/DevOps experiencePrevious People Management experienceExperience working with agile methodologies Scrum/Kanban KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Ability to lead the team on complex projects (size or scope) overseeing requirement analysis through implementation and/or support.Coordinating multiple technical streams of work to produce a complete solution.Working with agile methodologies, building and managing the team backlog in Azure DevOps, ensuring correct practices are followed.Capable of understanding customer's business objectives & translating to outcomes, creating high-level solution designs with input from key technical resources.Understanding and articulating trade-offs and risks with technical choices.Azure FinOps - cost modeling, tracking and optimisation in Azure.You thrive in a team environment, leading with excellent communication. PROFESSION COMPETENCIES Agile Methodologies Capacity Planning & Management Cloud Computing Information Security Management Innovation Managing Change Systems Thinking CORE COMPETENCIES Adhering to Principles & Values Communication Creating & Innovating Customer Focus Impact & Influence Leading Execution Results Orientation Teamwork EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering (or equivalent). Where applicable a recognised professional qualification is desirable. 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. 🏡 Hybrid Working Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs) ⏰ Core Working Hours with Flexibility: Set working hours for consistency, with flexibility to adapt to unexpected needs. Where required provide on-call support outside of standard working hours. Benefits may vary by location. 🌎 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: At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative, and Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like Pluralsight for technology upskilling, Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership, Stanford for strategic development and many others, we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way. 🙌 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. Starting Compensation Starting Compensation