Lead Mobile Architect

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 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

As a Mobile Architect at SITA, you will be responsible for defining and governing the architecture of mobile solutions across our portfolio of air transport industry products and services. You will work closely with engineering, product, and customer teams to design robust, scalable, and secure mobile architectures that meet complex industry requirements, including passenger experience, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

You will drive technical excellence in mobile app frameworks, ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, and help SITA deliver world-class digital experiences to customers and passengers alike.

 WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Define and maintain reference architecture for mobile solutions across SITA's Borders product lines.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to iOS, Android, and cross-platform development teams.
• Evaluate and recommend mobile frameworks, SDKs, and toolchains aligned with SITA's technology strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end solution architecture with a focus on scalability, performance, maintainability, and security.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate secure design principles into mobile solutions.
• Support modernization of legacy apps, promoting best practices in code quality, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Translate business and functional requirements into robust technical designs in partnership with product teams.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure compliance with architectural standards.
• Stay abreast of mobile technology trends and recommend innovations that enhance customer value.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical roadmaps to support future growth and exceptional user experiences.

ABOUT YOUR SKILLS

• 8+ years of experience in IT environment
• Significant experience architecting and delivering complex enterprise-grade mobile applications
• Deep knowledge of native (Swift, Kotlin) and cross-platform (Flutter, React Native, Xamarin, etc.) technologies
• Strong background in mobile security (authentication, secure data storage, secure communications)
• Familiarity with enterprise-grade API integration patterns (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)
• Proven experience with mobile DevOps, including CI/CD, automated testing, and app store deployment processes
• Strong grasp of scalable design patterns, performance optimization, and offline/online data synchronization
• Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries (aviation, transport, or similar) preferred
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work in an international, multicultural environment

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF) is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based mobile backends such as Firebase, AWS Amplify, or Azure Mobile Apps.
• Familiarity with aviation and travel industry processes and business requirements.

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: 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've 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.