Software Development Engineer, Onboard Service IT

Job description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

At Delta Air Lines, connection is at the heart of everything we do and guides our every action.

We strive to welcome and care for all our customers during their travels with us and aim to deliver an elevated experience.

Delta is focused on sustaining a strong IT operation, growing our capabilities, and maximizing optimization across each of our tech hubs to elevate the travel experience for our customers and empower our 90,000 Delta people.

We’re committed to fostering innovation, and we’re excited to invite you to be part of our journey as we shape the future of technology at the world’s best airline!

The Full Stack Software Development Engineer will be joining an Onboard Service IT team and contributing to the software design, software development, and overall product lifecycle.

The Full Stack Software Development Engineer is responsible for development, operations and support, and enhancements of Delta’s Onboard Service IT systems.

As a member of the Onboard Service IT Team, engineer will be involved with engineering, support, and thought leadership as it relates to the platform, automation, and other related activities.

This position requires working closely with internal team members, Product Owners, Business SMEs and other supporting IT groups.

Responsibilities: 

+ Implement & support code for break-fix, maintenance, and enhancements, and integrating container platforms with automated CI/CD pipelines
+ Design and develop cloud-native applications, features, and enhancements with an emphasis on clean, highly efficient, supportable, and well documented code for the full technology stack
+ Ensure that the Delta methodology, standards, and procedures are adopted and implemented
+ Provide efficient solution and deliverables to shorten the project life cycle, where applicable
+ Own the quality of the product delivered by engaging closely in testing activities.
+ Create visual models (flowcharts, class and activity diagrams, sequence diagrams)
+ Lead resolution of issues with interfacing systems built on different technologies
+ Facilitate and participate in regular scrum ceremonies
+ Support operationally critical environment, using monitoring tools and scripts, data feeds and associated scripts, research, and analysis of production issues, capturing logging

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

+ Minimum 4 years of Software Development experience in a business environment, or equivalent experience in an educational setting
+ Expertise in Java backend, frontend, node.js and related framework and tools, relational DBs, Linux/Unix, Shell Scripting, SQL, Windows OS.
+ Experience in Web application frameworks and API technologies like JQuery, AngularJS, Swagger, JSP, Springboot
+ Experience in GIT and DevOps pipeline including TDD and test automation.
+ Experience in RESTful APIs and microservices with Springboot
+ Experience in Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipeline and Build tools (GITLab, GitLab CI, Maven, Gradle)
+ Expertise in Java 8/J2EE framework, design patterns and tools, relational DB (Oracle), and PL SQL
+ Strong analytical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Ability to work well with others in a time sensitive and team environment with minimal supervision, be results oriented and capable of meeting deadlines with attention to detail and follow through
+ Strong technical and non-technical communication skills.

Assures smooth flowing, timely transmission of critical information
+ Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills; individual should be able to resolve problems in a calm and quick manner and display a high degree of initiative and drive
+ Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
+ Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
+ Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
+ Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

+ Experience in Containers, Kubernetes, Docker and frameworks like OpenShift.
+ Experience with automation and test tools (Postman, Mockito, SonarQube)
+ Experience in Cloud Technologies (preferably AWS) and application migration to cloud
+ Experience with test driven development
+ Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science/Engineering related discipline
+ AWS Certified Developer – Associate

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do.

At Delta, our people are our success.

At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees.

Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

+ Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
+ 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
+ New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation.

This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31)
+ In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period

+ 10 paid holidays per calendar year

+ Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave
+ Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave
+ Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
+ Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
+ Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
+ Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
+ Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
+ World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
+ Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
+ Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
+ Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare


Pay Range: $69400.00-$187400.00 annually
Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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