Senior Engineer-Implementation Development

For more than 40 years, Accelya has been the industry's partner for change, simplifying airline financial and commercial processes and empowering the air transport community to take better control of the future. Whether partnering with IATA on industry-wide initiatives or enabling digital transformation to simplify airline processes, Accelya drives the airline industry forward and proudly puts control back in the hands of airlines so they can move further, faster. 

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Engineer - Implementation Development to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and executing the technical implementation of complex software solutions for our clients. You will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, efficient, and high-performing technical solutions. As a Senior Engineer, you will guide the implementation of customized software solutions, providing leadership to development teams, ensuring the integration of systems, and managing technical challenges throughout the implementation lifecycle. This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on delivering critical solutions to our clients while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Implementation: Lead the design, development, and implementation of custom software solutions based on client specifications and business requirements. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, fully integrated systems.

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, guiding them through best practices, design patterns, and implementation strategies.

• Client Collaboration: Work closely with client teams, product managers, and business analysts to gather requirements, understand use cases, and ensure that the solution meets the client's needs.

• System Integration: Architect and implement integrations with existing systems, APIs, third-party tools, and services. Ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability.

• Performance & Optimization: Ensure the solutions are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance. Troubleshoot and resolve any performance bottlenecks or technical challenges.

• Customization & Configuration: Customize and configure software to align with specific client needs, ensuring that the solution can scale and evolve as business requirements change.

• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for custom-built solutions, configurations, and code. Ensure the documentation is clear, detailed, and accessible for future reference.

• Testing & Quality Assurance: Ensure robust testing practices are in place. Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and validate the implementation to guarantee the solution meets functional and non-functional requirements.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices. Advocate for process improvements and new technologies to enhance implementation capabilities.

• Project Management Support: Work alongside project managers to provide technical input on project timelines, resource planning, and deliverables.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Skills:

• Microservices Architecture: Experience designing and deploying microservices-based solutions.

• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development practices and experience working in cross-functional teams.

• Testing: Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Jest, pytest).

• Leadership: Ability to provide leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to a development team.

• Security: Knowledge of secure coding practices and compliance with security standards for enterprise applications.

• Client-Facing Experience: Experience in client-facing roles, including delivering presentations, gathering requirements, and managing client expectations.

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development or systems implementation, with a focus on large-scale and enterprise-level solutions.

• Strong experience with full-stack development, including front-end (JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or ) and back-end (e.g., Java, Python, C#).

• Proven track record of leading technical implementation projects and successfully deploying customized solutions.

• Experience with system integrations, API design, and third-party service integrations.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related services for scalable implementations.

• Strong understanding of database design and experience working with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering practical and scalable solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and clients.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while delivering high-quality solutions on time.

• Self-motivated, with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

What does the future of the air transport industry look like to you? Whether you're an industry veteran or someone with experience from other industries, we want to make your ambitions a reality