At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’. Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we're always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We're on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry.
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Embark on a journey with the world’s largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting-edge information and technology team as a Principal Engineer in the Infrastructure Platform (Network). Join our Platform Engineering team, the backbone of our cloud modernization journey. We architect and engineer next-generation cloud platforms that unify control across datacentres, networks, public and private cloud environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement and support infrastructure solutions for the group in alignment with corporate business and IT strategies.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders while taking full responsibility for the implemented solutions and operational availability of production infrastructure.
- Develop IT solutions that meet customer requirements.
- Ensure the design is robust, appropriate, and high-quality conforming to corporate standards.
- Own, manage, and maintain solution designs of complex/large projects, products, environments, or platforms.
- Provide expert technical consultancy and guidance within the technology domain.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of Architecture Guiding Principles.
- Manage the End of Life replacement of equipment and/or software within the technology domain.
- Ensure operational and information security risks are identified, tracked, and mitigated promptly.
Requirements
- Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Software Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience working in a related IT Engineering.
- Expertise in developing, implementing, and maintaining network automation solutions.
- Strong understanding of software-defined networking (SDN) concepts and automation techniques.
- Proficiency in designing and managing multi-tenant, software-defined networking architectures.
- Experience in developing API-driven network automation workflows.
Salary & Benefits
Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package, transport benefits, and life insurance.
Closing Date
The application deadline for this position is 30 May 2025.
