Engineer/Sr Engineer, IT Software
American Airlines · Fort Worth, TX
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- On site
- Full-time
- $110,000 / year
- Fort Worth, TX
Job highlights
- Develop and maintain enterprise applications using modern technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues.
- Implement new technologies for process enhancement.
- Travel up to 10% for project needs.
About the role
About the Role
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
This job is a member of the Information Technology Team within the Information Technology Division. Responsible for leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve business problems at American Airlines by participating in all phases of the development process from inception through transition, advocating the agile process and test-driven development, using object-oriented development tools to analyze, model, design, construct and test reusable objects, and making the codebase a better place to live and work.
What You'll Do
As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Collaborates with leaders, business analysts, project managers, IT architects, technical leads and other developers, along with internal customers, to understand requirements and develop needs according to business requirements.
- Maintains and enhances existing enterprise services, applications, and platforms using domain-driven design and test-driven development.
- Troubleshoots and debugs complex issues; identifies and implements solutions.
- Creates detailed project specifications, requirements, and estimates.
- Researches and implements new technologies to enhance current processes, security, and performance.
- Supports the development of coding standards and adheres to best practices and security guidelines.
- Works closely with software architects and technical leads to ensure decisions meet long-term enterprise growth needs.
- Perform operations support duties in rotation with the team.
- Travel as necessary, up to 10%.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
- 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale solutions in production environments.
- 3 years of professional, design, and open-source experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
- Development in, Administration & support experience in Teradata and MongoDB.
- BI Analytics Tool Stack - Cognos, Tableau, Power BI, and Grafana. Administration skills on any of these platforms is a plus.
- 5 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience.
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
- 2+ years data analytics experience using SQL.
- 2+ years of Business Intelligence experience (Cognos, Tableau, PowerBI) connecting and working with data in data lake (prefer Microsoft Azure) including Azure EventHub, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, ADX, ASA, Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, and Power BI.
- 2+ years experience in Scripting using Python or Spark.
- Proficiency in Full Stack Development.
- Proficiency and demonstrated experience in the following technologies: Microsoft technologies: Azure DevOps (ADO), Visual Studio, C#, MSSQL Studio; Database and frameworks: MS-SQL, mySQL, PostgreSQL, Object/Relational Mapping, Data Modeling & Design, Query performance tuning; Cloud-based development: Azure, Azure CLI; Web Services: REST/SOAP (JSON/WSDL/XML); Frameworks: .NET Framework 4.n, .Net Core; Front-end: MVC, Angular, CSS, jQuery, HTML5; Build/deployment tools: GIT/GHE, NuGet, ADO, TFSOther Dev Ops Toolchain: Terraform, Selenium, Sauce Labs, Slack, GitHub, GitHub Actions, YAMLOther: Powershell, JavaScript, Python, Monitoring & Alerting Tools - Dynatrace, Moogsoft, New Relic.
- Proficiency in object-oriented design techniques and principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Experience in Agile methodologies, such as SCRUM.
- Experience in DevOps Toolchain methodologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment.
What You'll Get
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineering
- Agile Methodologies
- Test-Driven Development
- Object-Oriented Design
- Full Stack Development
- DevOps
- SQL
- Python
- Azure
- .NET
Skills & topics
- IT Software Engineer
- Software Development
- Agile
- Test-Driven Development
- Object-Oriented Design
- Full Stack Development
- DevOps
- SQL
- Python
- Azure
- C#
- .NET
- BI Analytics
- Data Engineering
- Enterprise Software
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with Agile, TDD, OOP, and specific technologies like Azure, Python, and .NET. Quantify achievements.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your proficiency in SQL, full-stack development, and cloud platforms like Azure.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Prepare examples of how you've troubleshot complex issues and implemented effective solutions.
- Understand Agile & DevOps: Be ready to discuss your experience with these methodologies and tools like Azure DevOps.
- Research American Airlines: Familiarize yourself with their IT initiatives, company values, and career development opportunities.
Technical preparation
Master object-oriented design principles and patterns.,Practice SQL for complex data querying.,Build projects using .NET Core and Azure.,Familiarize with CI/CD pipelines.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex technical problem you solved.,How do you collaborate with diverse teams?,Share an experience with Agile methodologies.,How do you stay updated with new technologies?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities for an IT Software Engineer at American Airlines?
- As an IT Software Engineer at American Airlines, you'll be responsible for leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve business problems. This includes participating in all phases of the development process, maintaining and enhancing enterprise services, troubleshooting complex issues, and researching new technologies. You'll also work closely with various teams and adhere to agile processes and test-driven development.
- What technical skills are most important for this IT Software Engineer role at American Airlines?
- Key technical skills for this role include proficiency in object-oriented design, full-stack development, and scripting languages like Python or Spark. Experience with Microsoft technologies (Azure DevOps, C#, MSSQL Studio), databases (MS-SQL, mySQL, PostgreSQL), cloud platforms (Azure), web services (REST/SOAP), and frameworks (.NET) are highly valued. Familiarity with BI tools and data analytics using SQL is also crucial.
- Does this IT Software Engineer position at American Airlines require travel?
- Yes, this IT Software Engineer position at American Airlines may require travel as necessary, up to 10% of the time. This could involve site visits, client meetings, or team collaborations that require you to be on-site.
- What is the preferred educational background for an IT Software Engineer at American Airlines?
- While a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience is the minimum requirement, American Airlines prefers candidates with a Master's degree in a similar discipline for this IT Software Engineer role. Strong academic background or equivalent practical experience is essential.
- What are the benefits of working as an IT Software Engineer at American Airlines?
- Working at American Airlines offers significant benefits, including extensive travel perks for you and your family, comprehensive health benefits from day one, wellness programs, a 401(k) program with potential employer contributions, and additional discounts on hotels, cars, and more. You'll also be part of a diverse and inclusive work environment.
- What experience level is expected for the IT Software Engineer role at American Airlines?
- The minimum qualification requires at least 3 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale solutions in production environments, along with 3 years of professional, design, and open-source experience. Preferred qualifications suggest that 5 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience is beneficial.