Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• This job is a member of the Information Technology Team within the Information Technology Division.
• Responsible for developing and supporting web based, mobile-aware, Java applications and web services. As a member of an agile team , the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with internal customers, management, business analysts, project managers, IT architects and other developers to understand requirements and development needs while gaining valuable experience and skills.

What you'll do

• With guidance of senior developers, creates new and maintains current applications, including, but not limited to, bug fixes, feature enhancements, and performance tuning in the Team Member Services portfolio
• Use Microsoft's .NET framework to create and support applications written in C# and ASP.NET Web Services and multiple database server technologies
• Participate in development and support of Web Sites, web services and batch processing software or customizing off the shelf software supporting the HR lines of business.
• Troubleshoots and debugs complex issues; identifies and implements solutions
• Works with a team to create detailed project specifications, requirements, and estimates, and ensures tasks/projects are completed on time and within scope
• Works with cross functional team and/or production operations department to ensure deployments roll out smoothly and customer groups receive appropriate support
• Documents validation of design decisions
• Design and maintain system processes, procedures and support documentation based on lessons learned and continuous improvement
• Supports the enforcement of policy and procedural changes within the development group
• Supports the development of coding standards and adhere to best practices and security guidelines set forth by the development team
• Participates in code reviews, participate in team development through an agile development methodology
• Participate in DevOps and Cloud hosting initiatives.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 2 years strong development experience, 1 year web application or micro services development experience

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• 2+ years of total development experience
• Open Source experience will be an added advantage
• Airline Industry experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Basic to intermediate development skills with one or more - XML, HTML, C#, .Net or Java, JavaScript, CSS, Angular/React, SOAP/REST and other web development technologies
• Must be technically savvy including strong use of Microsoft development tools such as .NET and SQL Server
• Exposure to Cloud technologies (preferably Azure)
• Experience with Visual Studio and Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) or GitHUB
• Knowledge of relational databases and NoSQL 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 PII Compliance / OWASP standards
• Knowledge of diagnostics tools (SOAPUI, Fiddler, IE Inspector, HTTP Analyzer, Dynatrace)
• Willingness to learn new languages and technologies
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills in a fast-paced changing environment with focus on measurable results.
• Experience working within an Agile development methodology.
• Multi-tasking and problem-solving skills are a must.
• Good verbal communication skills must be able to deliver technical solutions in an understandable manner to non-technical users.
• Organized and detail oriented.

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.