Job Description:
Skywise is a leading digital services company, wholly owned by Airbus. We deliver a first-of-its-kind offer that seamlessly integrates Planning & Operations Control, Flight, Technical, and Ground Operations. By providing interoperable digital solutions for end-to-end operations, Skywise combines aircraft manufacturer expertise and digital know-how to transform operational complexity into predictable and profitable performance, ensuring resilient and more sustainable operations.
As a Solutions Architect at Skywise, you will collaborate with fellow architects, development teams, and other stakeholders to design resilient, feasible, and scalable solutions for our customers. You will also prioritize features that build out the architecture runway, and align with standards.
To be successful in this role, you need to be a team player with a strong technical background and excellent communication skills.
Main Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and other stakeholders to align the technical solution with the business requirements
Responsible for the solution architecture life-cycle activities i.e. requirements gathering, architecture design, architecture documentation, architecture evaluation, architecture evolution, etc.
Create, maintain, and prioritize the enabler feature work in the program backlog and help development teams understand and break down the enabler features into user stories as needed
Provide architecture guidance to development teams
Collaborate with other professionals to create/align/evolve development processes and standards
Conduct/participate in non-functional requirement and architecture decision assessments
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development
Minimum of 1 year of experience in software architecture
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or equivalent
Minimum qualifications/skills:
Experience in software architecture/systems design and team leadership
Experience with software development/architecture on the cloud (preferable AWS)
Collaborates effectively with others in a team environment
Experience with software design including design patterns, algorithms
Knowledge of architecture design including architecture patterns and anti-patterns
Experience with Agile methodology, and ideally (but not necessarily) Kanban and SAFe
Nice-to-Haves:
Experience working on distributed systems, and microservices
Experience with systems integration
Experience working on data-driven and event-driven systems (e.g. Kafka, AWS SNS/SQS)
Knowledge of software security standards and best practices
Architecture certifications
Knowledge of .NET, Vue.js, and CI/CD tools is a plus, as these are the primary technologies in our organisation
What we Offer:
Located in the heart of University of Waterloo’s David Johnston Research + Technology Park, Skywise is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85. As part of our family, you will enjoy:
Being part of Airbus Network
Flexible hours
Hybrid working environment (3 days in office)
Free parking
Vacation Days (15 - 25)
Professional Development Day
Christmas shut down
Summer core hours
Strong work-life balance
Casual dress code
Competitive group benefits plan
Strong focus on mental health support benefits
Sick and Personal days
RRSP matching program
Life Insurance
Access to Employee Share Scheme
Maternity & Paternity benefits
Referral program
Rewards and Recognition program
Training and Development Support
Monthly Lunch and Learns
Fitness & Wellness reimbursement
An active social committee
Organized Volunteer Events
Game room, including a flight simulator!
Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee
And much more
AI Disclosure: No artificial intelligence tools are used to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
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Experience Level:
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in software development
- Minimum 1 year of experience in software architecture
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent
- Experience in software architecture/systems design and team leadership
- Experience with software development/architecture on the cloud (preferably AWS)
- Collaborates effectively with others in a team environment
- Experience with software design including design patterns and algorithms
- Knowledge of architecture design including architecture patterns and anti-patterns
- Experience with Agile methodology (Kanban and SAFe preferred)
- Experience working on distributed systems and microservices
- Experience with systems integration
- Experience with data-driven and event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, AWS SNS/SQS)
- Knowledge of software security standards and best practices
- Architecture certifications
- Knowledge of .NET, Vue.js, and CI/CD tools
Airbus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Airbus and has not been reviewed or approved by Airbus.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.
Airbus Insights
What We Do
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
