Java Developer/Sr Developer, IT Applications

American Airlines Group - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Air Transportation

About the position

The Java Developer/Sr Developer position at American Airlines is a key role within the Information Technology Team, responsible for leveraging advanced technology to address business challenges. The role involves participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle, advocating for agile methodologies, and utilizing object-oriented development tools to enhance the codebase and develop enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders, business analysts, project managers, IT architects, technical leads, and other developers to understand requirements and develop solutions according to business needs.
• Maintain and enhance existing enterprise services, applications, and platforms using domain-driven design and test-driven development.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, identifying and implementing effective solutions.
• Create detailed project specifications, requirements, and estimates.
• Research and implement new technologies to improve current processes, security, and performance.
• Support the development of coding standards and adhere to best practices and security guidelines.
• Work closely with software architects and technical leads to ensure decisions align with long-term enterprise growth needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
• 3 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale applications in hosted production environments.
• 3 years of professional, design, and open-source experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
• 5 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience.
• Airline Industry experience.

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Access to 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across the global network.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits from day one, including virtual doctor visits and flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness Programs: Resources and support to help employees be their best selves.
• 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.