Developer - Information Technology

Description

United's Digital Technology team designs, develops, and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Our Values : At United Airlines, we believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. Our Shared Purpose: "Connecting people. Uniting the world." drives us to be the best airline for our employees, customers, and everyone we serve, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. Our team spans the globe and is made up of diverse individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation.

With multiple employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities and world-class benefits like health insurance, parental leave, and space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work that will make you feel welcome and accepted. Come join our team and help us make a positive impact on the world.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Developer plays a meaningful role in creating and maintaining the strategic partnership between business needs and technology delivery. The Developer's role is to plan, design, develop and launch efficient systems and solutions in support of core organizational functions. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve issues, opportunities or problems in order to enhance the benefit of IT and Business investments. The Developer is experienced and self - sufficient in performing their responsibilities requiring little supervision, but general mentorship and direction.

• Design, develop and modify software applications/systems according to specifications

• Consults with Business Analysts and business partners on potential software solutions for business specifications

• Provides support to the software development leads (Senior Developer) during the design portion of the SDLC

• Support and troubleshoot software systems as required, optimizing performance, resolving problems, and providing follow-up on all issues and solutions

• Develop appropriate software documentation as outlined in IDF

• Complete comprehensive unit testing on all developed/enhanced software

• Works on one or more projects; may work as a project leader

• Works on moderate to complex projects

• Provides direction tools, technical and process support to less senior developers

• Demonstrate advance knowledge of SDLC processes, inputs/outputs, standards and best practices

• Demonstrate advance knowledge of development methodologies, software design and design patterns, integration standards as well as its applicability at coding and testing cycles

• Demonstrate advance knowledge of software engineering best practices such as: versioning and versioning control, software packaging and software release management

• Demonstrate advance knowledge of the application of development domain areas and specific technologies and tool set

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Qualifications

Required

• BS/BA, preferably in a technical or scientific field or equivalent experience, education or training

• 2 or more years of experience in application design, development, installation and modification of software

• Creativity & Innovation

• Persuasion

• Effective Communication (verbal + written)

• Knowledgeable of Technology & Systems

• Technical writer

• Problem solver

• Attention to detail

• Working knowledge of business

• Excel at coding and on time delivery of quality components and or applications

• Excel at component and unit testing of following standard practices and methodologies

• Excel applying the technologies and domain knowledge with the delivery of developed components or integrated components

• Excel at working problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires review of a variety of factors

• Excel at triage or analysis of situations for production support

• Proficient with on time delivery with minimal supervision

• Effective verbal and written communicator

• Effective participant of requirements gathering, requirement analysis

• Proficient at applications and component design following a prescribed architecture and technology footprint

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT