Star Alliance is the world’s largest airline alliance.
The vision of Star Alliance is “to be the leading global alliance for the high value international traveler and the mission of the organization is “to contribute to the long-term profitability of its members beyond their individual capabilities.” The Star Alliance office in Singapore, coordinates the global activities of the alliance including managing joint projects on behalf of its 26 member airlines.
In your capacity as Manager, Software and Applications, you will report to the VP, Digital & Technology, working in close liaison with the Star Alliance member airlines as well as external stakeholders. This is a challenging role for the successful candidate who is motivated to drive Star Alliance’s products and projects.
This is a position in the Digital & Technology team, which provides Star Alliance member airlines with expert knowledge in the areas of Software and Applications, Operations and Security. Providing crucial solution support to both Customer Experience and Loyalty business areas. Further, the team ensures cost effective and effective technology selection and usage, continually challenging the status quo.
Job Summary
- Oversee the acquisition and development of software systems in organisational units.
- Define and execute an architecture strategy, which enables cost effective and timely delivery of Business unit projects
- Review API design of the Digital Services platform, and Star Alliance middleware and applications
- Provide Airline IT architecture expertise for the development of new applications and the modernization of existing ones.
- Create high level architecture for cloud applications
- Contribute to achieving desired business outcomes in the most efficient manner and making best use of modern technology, communication, and data sharing mechanisms available
- Monitor the results and quality of the different software solutions and projects implemented in the organisation.
- Execute proof of concepts to try out new technology, lead innovation efforts
- Support business and provide technical expertise on the development of software and platform features, ensuring that appropriate security and risk factors are considered.
- Generate new digital service or technology opportunities through participation in organized events with Product Owners, Star Alliance member carriers and third party providers
- Analyze current applications’ effectiveness and identify solutions to increase productivity, reduce complexity and/or reduce costs
- Support negotiations of technical and commercial aspects with vendors
Your Profile
- A minimum of 5 years of Software and Applications working experience in an IT environment, within an airline or airline IT organization.
- Good to have IT architecture experience
- Experience working with
Application development
Analysis of Systems & Applications
Web and mobile solutions and technologies
Developing enterprise and application architectures
Open-source technologies
Middleware environments
Messaging – Type-B, and MQ, webservices, Edifact
- Experience, exposure to, or understanding of airline IT ecosystem and current applications development – PSS, NDC, Offer & Order, etc.
- Broad technical understanding of systems and software lifecycle development activities
- Self-starter – has a high level of drive and commitment
- Conceptual thinking and flexibility
- Cultural awareness and great interpersonal and presentation skills
- High level of proficiency in English is essential, as it is the sole language used for communication with Star Alliance Member Airlines and other external stakeholders
- Relevant academic qualifications and certifications – Information technology, programming, IT architecture, etc
We Offer
- Full-time position based in our Singapore office
- Unlimited contract
- Comprehensive medical & dental benefits
This is a unique opportunity for highly skilled professionals to apply their talent, creativity and dedication to a global team focused on delivering value to frequent international travelers who travel on our member airlines.
If you believe you are the perfect candidate then give us the opportunity to get to know you and submit the send an email to [email protected]. Please email your CV along with a cover letter summarizing your experience.
