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Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.\nDescription\nUnited's Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented 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.\nJob overview and responsibilities\nThe Senior Software Developer will be responsible for the development of critical applications, while working with a team of developers. This role will design, develop, document, test and debug new and existing applications. Additionally, this role will build these applications with a focus on delivering cloud-based solutions. The individual will use groundbreaking technologies and enterprise grade integration software daily and will be relied upon to help take the team to the next level from a technological standpoint.\nActively participates in the full development life cycle, including requirements analysis and design, using Agile methodologies\nServe as a technical expert on development projects.\nCreates the application framework, reusable components, and coding guidelines. \nGood knowledge of deployment practices, pipelines, and related technologies.\nSupport, maintain, and document software functionality\nIdentify and evaluate new technologies for implementation\nAnalyze code to find causes of errors and revise programs as needed\nManages and participates in software design meetings and analyzes user needs to determine technical requirements\nCollaborate & lead tech teams consisting of employees & vendor company contractors in planning and execution, serving as a technology leader \nCollaborate with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs\nQualifications\nWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Management Information Systems, or related field \n3+ years of experience in design, development, documenting, testing, and debugging of new and existing software systems and/or applications for market sale or large-scale proprietary software for internal use in an agile environment\nExperience implementing AWS technologies (Lambda, Step Functions, CloudWatch, CloudFront, Cognito, Route53, DynamoDB, ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, API Gateway)\nExperience with Cloud Automation Development Tool such as Git, Python/Bash/PowerShell Scripting \nHands-on development and proficient excellence in backend API development using Node.js, Java, and Python (nice to have)\nStrong knowledge of Spring framework, SQL, NoSQL, and Design Patterns, messaging platforms like IBM MQ, Solace, Kafka, JMS, etc., APM observability tools\nExcellent understanding of Object-Oriented systems design and Application Development\nProactive, self-directed approach and strong communication skills are essential to success\nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship\nSuccessful completion of the interview is required to meet the job qualification\nReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position\nWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):\nAirlines industry experience is a plus\n\nThe base pay range for this role is $112,480.00 to $146,540.00.\nThe base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.\nYou may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.\nUnited Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. 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