Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Hybrid (Headquarters / Customer sites)

Reporting to: Software or Engineering Department Manager / Project Manager

Contract: Permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer specialized in Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) to configure, customize, and deploy our BAGsort (SAC Sortation and Allocation Control) software solution.

This role focuses on adapting a standard BHS software product to airport-specific operational constraints, ensuring safe, productive, and compliant baggage sortation in live airport environments.

Key Responsibilities

BAGsort (SAC) Configuration & Integration

- Analyze airport operational requirements (flights, piers, make-up carousels, early bags, rush bags, security flows).
- Configure and parameterize the BAGsort (SAC) software according to airport rules, topology, and operational concepts.
- Define baggage allocation, sortation logic, priorities, and fallback strategies.

- Integrate BAGsort with
- PLC-controlled conveyors and sorters,
- HBS / EDS screening systems,
- AODB, DCS, and airport IT interfaces.
- Support software behavior tuning for performance and robustness.

Project Execution & Testing

- Contribute to functional and technical specifications for BHS projects.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
- Support system commissioning and ramp-up phases at airport sites.
- Investigate and resolve software and operational issues during testing and operation.
- Ensure compliance with project milestones, quality,



and safety constraints.

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

- Produce configuration documents, operational rules, and test procedures.
- Support training of airport operators and maintenance teams.
- Share feedback to improve BAGsort product standard and future releases.

Support & Continuous Improvement

- Provide level 2/3 support during project and warranty phases.
- Participate in on-call rotations if required.
- Propose improvements to BAGsort configuration tools and methodologies.
- Contribute to R&D; and product roadmap discussions related to SAC and BHS evolution.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

- Strong experience in Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) or airport automation.
- Proven expertise in software configuration and system integration.

- Good knowledge of
- SQL / T-SQL and databases,
- Linux environments,
- Industrial IT architectures.
- Familiarity with PLC-controlled systems and interfaces.
- Experience with version control tools (Git).

Experience

- 5+ years of experience in industrial or airport software projects.
- Hands-on experience with SAC, sortation logic, or baggage allocation systems is mandatory.
- Ability to work autonomously and take technical leadership on complex projects.

Soft Skills

- Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
- Structured, rigorous, and quality-focused approach.
- Excellent communication with airport stakeholders and project teams.
- Ability to work under operational pressure.
- Fluent professional English required.

📌 Senior Software Engineer (Pune)
🏢 ALSTEF Group
📍 Pune