Tech Lead Software Engineer - Maintenance Planning & Operations
Southwest Airlines3 days ago
Remote, United States or Dallas, TX, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$161k - $178k/yr
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for maintenance planning and operations software solutions and lead and mentor a development team.
- Create, maintain, review, and approve application designs with Solution Architects and shared services teams.
- Develop, maintain, review, and test software, including automated unit, functional, integration, and performance testing.
- Plan and oversee application deployments across non-production and production environments.
- Investigate technologies, address technical debt, and ensure software quality, maintainability, standards compliance, and compatibility.
- Provide development estimates, technical guidance, and stakeholder communication to support feasibility, priorities, risks, and business outcomes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a similar field, or equivalent advanced-level experience.
- Expert-level software engineering experience with expansive knowledge, including development of cloud-native applications and services.
- Advanced knowledge of at least one programming language and general knowledge of additional programming languages.
- Strong architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership abilities.
- Ability to mentor developers, influence stakeholders without authority, lead multiple efforts, and work in a team-based environment.
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the United States, minimum age of 18, and ability to meet attendance, appearance, communication, and travel requirements.
- Preferred experience with Domain Driven Design and Python, understanding of machine learning and optimization concepts, and AWS Architect or Developer certifications.
Benefits
- Remote workplace position based in Dallas, with required onsite presence or travel for training, meetings, conferences, and other business needs within the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
- Competitive health insurance for employees and eligible dependents, with coverage options beginning on the first day of employment.
- Southwest flight privileges for employees and eligible dependents.
- 401(k) contributions of up to 9.3% of eligible earnings and potential annual ProfitSharing contributions.
- Additional bonus opportunities may be available for eligible leadership and individual contributor roles.
About Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is a U.S. low-cost carrier offering scheduled passenger air travel across the United States and to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It operates a point-to-point network with open seating, two free checked bags, and no change fees, monetizing through fares and ancillary services. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Dallas, it is one of the largest domestic airlines and trades on the NYSE under the ticker LUV.