Job Description

Managerial: 6 - 10 years

Summary

The Senior Principal Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions to drive business growth and efficiency within the organization. This position requires a strategic thinker who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to identify and address complex technical challenges. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in software development, system integration, cloud technologies, and data analytics, along with strong abilities to works towards innovative problem-solving.

Strategic Planning & Vision:

Develop and implement long-term technology strategies aligned with organizational goals, ensuring alignment between IT initiatives and overall business objectives.

Solution Architecture & Design:

Lead the architectural design of scalable, secure, and high-performance technology systems, integrating best practices for resilience, performance, and cost management.

Project Development & Delivery:

Oversee project delivery, managing timelines, resources, and budgets while ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Collaboration & Communication:

Foster effective collaboration among teams, vendors, partners, and stakeholders through clear communication of project plans, progress updates, and key decisions.

Innovation & Research:

Stay updated on emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on business operations. Drive innovation by piloting new ideas, tools, and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage.

Risk Mitigation & Compliance:

Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies related to information security, data privacy, and intellectual property protection. Proactively manage risks associated with technology implementation and operation.

Cost Optimization:

Implement efficient resource allocation strategies to optimize costs for IT solutions

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to evaluate IT performance against strategic objectives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity:

Develop comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimize service interruptions and ensure seamless operations during unexpected events or crises.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred. Proven experience in senior IT roles, ideally within the aviation or travel industry. Deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles, cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure), DevOps practices, and agile development methodologies. Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, solution design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide IT professionals towards achieving common goals. Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects, while also being a team player who actively contributes to group efforts. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and trustworthiness when handling sensitive information. Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines. Knowledge of

Workday HRIS system, Workday Studio and Workday Extend

is a plus

Java Web Services; Amazon Web Services (AWS); GitLab; Kotlin Programming Language; Vendor Management; C Sharp (Programming Language); Swift Programming Language; Critical Thinking; Micro Focus Unified Functional Testing (UFT); Lean Software Development; Business Requirements Documentation (BRD); Log Analysis; Network Administration; C (Programming Language); Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe); Apigee API; Qlik Sense; Vulnerability Management; Google Analytics; Security Architecture Design; Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC); Workday Software; Application Security; Identity Access Management (IAM); Machine Learning; R Programming; Security Testing; Contract Management; IT Infrastructure Management; Navitaire; Microsoft Excel; Conflict Management; Malware Analysis; Application Programming Interface (API); Enterprise Security Architecture; Cryptography; Digital Forensics; Responsive Layout; JIRA Tool; Pair Programming; IT Service Management (ITSM); Business Continuity Planning (BCP); Cocoa; Customer Journey Mapping; Visual Basic (Programming Language); Computer Forensics; Salesforce (Software); Disaster Recovery Planning; iOS Development; Android Studio; User Personas; Azure Sentinel; Network Sercurity; Microservices; Network Infrastructure; Server Administration; Group Problem Solving; NetSuite; Structured Query Language (SQL); Federated Identity Management (FIM); System Integration Testing (SIT); Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB); React.js; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Cybersecurity; Bug Tracking Systems; Documentations; Data Storytelling; Software Administration; Solid Principles; Microsoft .NET Development; Cloud Infrastructure; Android SDK; Atlassian Confluence; IT Help Desk; Data Privacy; Scrum (Agile); Stakeholder Management; Procurement Procedures; Communication; Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Continuous Improvement (CI); Robotic Process Automation (RPA); Problem Framing; Ecosystem Management; Project Management; Tableau (Software); Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure; Mobile Web Design; OutSystems; Negotiation; Facilitation; ServiceNow; Apple Cocoa; Watchos; Figma; LoadRunner Enterprise; Power Query; New Relic; Java; Emerging Technologies; Node.js; AngularJS; User Acceptance Testing (UAT); Virtual Reality