Job Description

WORK ACTIVITIES/CONTEXT:

• Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description.

• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders.

• Mentors Engineers on responding to production program issues and coaches on resolution.

• Expert lead on production and testing to identify defects.

• Leads testing and implement system enhancements using techniques that preserve system integrity and drives a results-oriented environment.

• Develops, tests and operates end-to-end software solutions using machine learning, related optimization, and knowledge systems.

• Ensures that systems are functionally appropriate, technically sound, and well integrated.

• Defines procedures, standards, measurements, accountability, and promotes quality and quantity of work.

• Subject matter expert level influence for scope of solutions.

• Remains abreast of industry trends and develops business cases for changes.

• Measures and defines parameters for transitioning of features into a production environment.

• Leads consistent forms of communication within teams while facilitating Tech sessions for updates and idea sharing.

• Partners, leads, and collaborates with all levels vertically from team-members up to Senior leaders.

• Communication with external parties and industry consortium to enhance knowledge and identify opportunities for teams.

• Leads team to find best solution and offering thought leadership while ideating and challenging group think.

• Embodies Agile best practices and continuous improvement.

• Level of escalation to identify problems, performs root cause analysis, investigates information, performs impact analysis; formulates and executes plans to develop solutions. Mentors on solutioning.

• Identifies strengths and weaknesses of solutions while researching pros/cons of alternative options.

• Understands and can estimate efforts and value for solutions accurately and consistently.

EDUCATION:

Required/Preferred

Education

Description

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems, or equivalent formal training required.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required/Preferred

Years of Experience

Description

Required

5 Years

Work experience as a Software Engineer or equivalent role required.

Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture, Complex Event Processing, or Microservices and APIs preferred.

Experience in travel/and or airline operational software development preferred.
Experience with Java and related technologies preferred
Experience working within an Agile methodology is a plus
Experience working with or building applications using Micro services architecture, preferred
Experience with 5 years of progressive experience in enterprise software development using Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring integration, React, Angular, Oracle, in-memory database such as gemfire, elastic, XML, JSON and REST web services preferred
Experience in Devops Practices preferred
Build experience including Jenkins, Gradle, GIT, BitBucket, and Stash preferred
Strong understanding of architectural principles, design patterns and common methodologies across a variety of technologies, preferred
Strong ability to mentor and guide technical resources, with a focus on growth of the technical bench, preferred
Experience leading diverse technology teams both formally and informally, preferred
Ability to negotiate and influence across teams and organizations, preferred
Comfortable communicating clearly and concisely to Senior Leaders and Executives, preferred
Ability to present technical information appropriately to both technical and non-technical audiences, preferred

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

May be asked on occasions to lift and/or pull weights loads of approx. 20 lbs. on a periodic basis

May require extended work hours per Leaders' request.

May be asked to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop on a periodic basis.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/WORK STYLE:

Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, concepts, and technologies obtained through formal training and / or work experience.

Proactively shares knowledge and skills of software development and testing to solve a range of problems.

Advanced knowledge of at least one required programming language.

Excellent partnering, communication, negotiation skills, and execution in working with various Technology or partner Teams.

Ability to articulate (verbally / visually) ideas, approach, concepts, options, risk, impact, and provides guidance to technical, non-technical, and Leadership audiences.

Able to lead multiple assignments, whether administrative or project related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in all responsible work. Able to mentor others to do the same.

Ability to lead ideating, presentations, mentoring and group-thinking sessions. Ability to influence without authority.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines.

Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines.

Limited travel with potential for increased/decreased travel based upon Technology Department needs.