Engineer/Sr Engineer, IT Software
American AirlinesResponsibilities
- Write, test, and document code, scripts, processes, components, and libraries according to organizational standards.
- Design integrated systems that enable cross-functional delivery at scale, speed, and reliability.
- Conduct root cause analysis, lead corrective action plans, and address systemic technical issues.
- Manage technical debt, eliminate duplicated effort, and promote reuse across teams.
- Anticipate and mitigate scaling, latency, durability, performance, resiliency, and reliability challenges.
- Collaborate with security teams to implement secure development practices and assess technical risks.
- Evaluate delivery practices, recommend improvements, and drive changes across teams.
- Mentor junior engineers, measure team performance, and support individual development.
- Explore emerging technologies, lead prototype development, and incorporate results into architectural solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, technology, information systems, engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
- At least 3 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale solutions in production environments.
- Master’s degree in a related technical discipline is preferred.
- Airline industry experience is preferred.
- Proficiency with the listed programming languages, frameworks, frontend technologies, deployment tools, source control, cloud platforms, data systems, integration technologies, and test automation tools.
- Knowledge of object-oriented design techniques and principles.
- Ability to optimize systems for performance, resiliency, reliability, simplicity, and incremental delivery.
- Ability to communicate ideas verbally, in writing, in code, and through diagrams.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and share responsibilities cooperatively.
- Proficiency in Agile and DevOps toolchain methodologies, including continuous integration and continuous deployment.
Benefits
- Travel perks for employees, family, and friends across American Airlines’ global network.
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits available on day one, plus virtual doctor visits and flexible spending accounts.
- Wellness programs with related tools, resources, and support.
- 401(k) program available upon hire, with employer contributions available after one year depending on the workgroup.
- Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and other services.
- Inclusive work environment supported by more than 20 Team Member Business Resource Groups.
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About American Airlines
Embark on an adventure with a commitment to service, excellence and humanity. Our team is what powers our airline. We are proudly dedicated to our purpose of caring for people on life’s journey, including connecting our customers to the people and places they love or providing our team members development and leadership opportunities to acquire new skills and explore their potential. With more than 1,300 aircraft in our mainline and regional fleets combined and an extensive route network that touches six continents, we’ve got a place for you to start — or continue — your career. Whether you’re stationed at one of our hundreds of airports, working out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, or serving customers over the phone from your home office, there are endless opportunities for you to grow and lead at American.