Associate Developer, IT Applications

American Airlines Group - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, TX

Air Transportation

About the position

The Associate Developer position within the Information Technology Team at American Airlines focuses on developing and supporting web-based, mobile-aware Java applications and web services. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to understand requirements and enhance existing applications while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain applications, including bug fixes, feature enhancements, and performance tuning.
• Research and implement new technology to enhance processes, security, and performance.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues; identify and implement solutions.
• Work with a team to create detailed project specifications, requirements, and estimates, ensuring timely completion of tasks/projects.
• Collaborate with production operations to ensure smooth deployments and appropriate support for customer groups.
• Document validation of design decisions.
• Support the enforcement of policy and procedural changes within the development group.
• Contribute to the development of coding standards and adhere to best practices and security guidelines.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Provide on-call production support (24 x 7 x 365), as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
• 2 years total development experience.
• 1 year web application or services experience.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of object-oriented programming, common data structures and algorithms, design patterns and best practices.
• Basic to intermediate development skills with Python, C#, XML, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, GIT, JQuery, Angular, SOAP/REST, NoSQL databases and other web development technologies.
• Experience with Visual Studio and Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) or GitHUB.
• Knowledge of relational databases (MSSQL Server, Oracle).
• Ability to scrutinize applications and services to ensure they adhere to security standards.
• Networking knowledge (Sockets, TCP/IP, UDP).
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Personal commitment to Agile principles and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of TDD and automated testing.
• Knowledge of PCI Compliance / OWASP standards.
• Knowledge of diagnostics tools (SOAPUI, Fiddler, IE Inspector, HTTP Analyzer, Dynatrace).

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years of total development experience.
• 2+ years of web application experience.
• Airline Industry experience.

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Access to 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights.
• Health Benefits: Health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits from day one.
• Wellness Programs: Tools and resources for personal wellness.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire with potential employer contributions after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more.