Developer - Java, Spring Boot
United Airlines3 days ago
Chicago, IL, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$90k - $117k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, modify, test, deploy, and support software applications and systems.
- Build backend components using Java and Spring Boot in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Troubleshoot software systems, optimize performance, resolve issues, and provide follow-up solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, software documentation, unit testing, deployment support, and application maintenance.
- Apply secure coding practices and software development standards throughout the development lifecycle.
- Work on moderate to complex projects and support software development leads.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of related experience, or successful completion of United’s Early Career Digital Leadership Program.
- Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and backend component development.
- Knowledge of cloud development environments such as AWS or Azure.
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs, event message processing, OAuth, and databases including NoSQL and relational databases.
- Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle processes, development methodologies, software design, and design patterns.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
- Preferred qualifications include exposure to Dynatrace, Datadog, TFS, GitHub, Chef, Ansible, HTML, JavaScript, Angular, React, CSS, Couchbase, DevOps, infrastructure, mobile technologies, and AI-assisted development tools such as Claude and Copilot.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability benefits.
- Parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off.
- 401(k) and United Airlines flight privileges.
- The job posting expires September 30, 2026.
Tech Stack
Amazon DynamoDBAngularAnsibleApache KafkaAWSAzureChefCouchbaseCSSDatadogHTMLJavaJavaScriptMongoDBMySQLPostgreSQLRabbitMQReactRedisSpring BootTensorFlow
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About United Airlines
United Airlines is a major U.S. carrier that provides passenger air travel and air cargo services across a global network spanning six continents. The company sells tickets and ancillary services through united.com and its mobile apps, operates the MileagePlus loyalty program with co-brand credit card partnerships, and supports operations with large-scale digital systems. Headquartered in Chicago, it is part of publicly traded United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ: UAL) and a member of Star Alliance.