United Airlines Developer Jobs – United Airlines Careers Developer

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another.

It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. 

And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run “Business Resource Group” communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

We believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. United’s Digital Technology team spans the globe and is made up of diverse individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Developer plays a meaningful role in crafting and maintaining the strategic partnership between business needs and technology delivery. The Senior Developer’s role is to own the efforts to plan, design, develop and launch efficient systems and solutions in support of core organizational functions. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve issues, opportunities or problems in order to enhance the benefit of IT and Business investments. The Senior Developer is highly experienced and has decision-making authority. The Senior Developer is self – sufficient, requires no direct supervision and mentors/coaches others. The Senior Developer has extensive knowledge/experience across multiple technologies and business areas.

• Design, develop and modify software applications/systems according to specifications
• Consults with Business Analysts and business partners on potential software solutions for business specifications
• Provides support to the software development leads (Senior Developer) during the design portion of the SDLC
• Support and troubleshoot software systems as required, optimizing performance, resolving problems and providing follow-up on all issues and solutions
• Develop appropriate software documentation as outlined in IDF
• Complete comprehensive unit testing on all developed/enhanced software
• Works on one or more projects; may work as a project leader
• Works on moderate to complex projects
• Provides direction tools, technical and process support to less senior developers
• Demonstrate advance knowledge of SDLC processes, inputs/outputs, standards and best practices
• Demonstrate advance knowledge of development methodologies, software design and design patterns, integration standards as well as its applicability at coding and testing cycles
• Demonstrate advance knowledge of the application of development domain areas and specific technologies and tool set.

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Required

• BS/BA, preferably in a technical or scientific field or equivalent experience, education or training.
• 2 or more years of experience in application design, development, installation and modification of software
• Creativity & Innovation
• Persuasion
• Effective Communication (verbal + written)
• Knowledgeable of Technology & Systems
• Technical writer
• Problem solver
• Proven analytical skills and outstanding attention to detail
• Experience of working with or supporting containerized environments (ECS/EKS/Kubernetes/Docker)
• Excel at coding and on time delivery of quality components and or applications
• Excel at component and unit testing of following standard practices and methodologies
• Exceptional applying the technologies and domain knowledge with the delivery of developed components or integrated components
• Excel at working problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires review of a variety of factors
• Excel at triage or analysis of situations for production support
• Strong experience with continuous integration & delivery using Agile methodologies
• Effective verbal and written communicator
• Effective participant of requirements gathering, requirement analysis
• Knowledge of digital design and understanding of hardware at the component levels
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

 Key Success Factors