# Senior Software Developer (R&D) – Digital Aviation — Vanderlande

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4429652459-senior-software-developer-r-d-digital-aviation
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 25,000 to 42,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-10
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/senior-software-developer-r-d-%E2%80%93-digital-aviation-at-vanderlande-4429652459?_l=en

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## Description

Together we make the difference

We are a leading provider of innovative and high-performance solutions for airport logistics. Our portfolio includes products and solutions for baggage and cargo handling, high-end software for the digitalization of logistics processes as well as an extensive range of maintenance and services. Major customers include renowned airports and airlines around the globe.

As a Senior Software Developer, you will join a team building innovative cloud-based solutions for baggage handling and airport logistics. Our solutions are developed on OpenAir, Vanderlande’s common platform, and leverage the Aviation Data Hub to deliver data-driven services for the biggest airports in the world. You will combine technical leadership, hands-on coding, and architecture design to create scalable, secure, and future-ready cloud applications.

What are my responsibilities?

Platform Development

• Architect and implement cloud-native applications using Node.js for backend and Vue.js for frontend.

• Integrate services with OpenAir and the Aviation Data Hub for real-time data exchange and analytics.

• Ensure modularity, scalability, and interoperability across Vanderlande’s digital aviation ecosystem.

Technical Leadership

• Define software architecture and best practices for cloud-based aviation logistics solutions.

• Act as design authority, align with other stakeholders and guide technical decisions for the team.

Innovation & Integration

• Build services enabling predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, and optimization of baggage handling systems.

• Collaborate with different stakeholders in the airport to digitalize and optimize processes.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to aviation safety and cybersecurity standards.

• Drive CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices for AWS/Azure deployments.

Team Leadership

• Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

What do I need to qualify for the role?

• 8+ years in software engineering, with leadership experience.

• Strong expertise in Node.js, Vue.js or a similar framework and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).

• Experience with microservices, API-first design, test-driven software development, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

• Knowledge of data platforms, data streaming architectures, and IoT integration.

• Familiarity with aviation domain or logistics systems is a plus.

• Technological knowledge about software/concepts like Kafka, rabbitmq, redis, elasticseach, mongodb, postgres or oauth/JWT is a plus.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Experience with data-driven services, analytics, and platform engineering.

• Understanding of Vanderlande’s automation solutions and airport operations.

• Experience applying AI tools and technologies to enhance software development processes.

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## Requirements

8+ years in software engineering, with leadership experience. Strong expertise in Node.js, Vue.js or a similar framework and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure). Experience with microservices, API-first design, test-driven software development, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). Knowledge of data platforms, data streaming architectures, and IoT integration. Familiarity with aviation domain or logistics systems is a plus. Technological knowledge about software concepts like Kafka, rabbitmq, redis, elasticsearch, mongodb, postgres or oauth/JWT is a plus.

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