Join the Innovative Team at Southwest Airlines: A Leader in Friendly, Reliable, and Low-Cost Air Travel
Southwest Airlines is a renowned organization committed to providing a stable work environment with equal opportunities for learning and self-improvement. We encourage creativity and innovation to enhance the effectiveness of our operations. Our employees are treated with the same care, respect, and compassion that we expect them to extend to our valued customers. As a Technical Lead Programmer, you will play a crucial role in modernizing our operations and driving our mission forward.
About the Role
As a Technical Lead Programmer at Southwest Airlines, you will lead and inspire a team of engineers in the design, delivery, and operation of highly reliable software. You will serve as a liaison between the Development Team and Leadership to ensure that capabilities and skill sets are aligned with ongoing delivery expectations. Your expertise will help us develop and support our operations, and you will collaborate with various workgroups throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide accurate development estimates to support feasibility assessments and planned development activities
- Create, maintain, review, and approve application designs in collaboration with Solution Architects and shared services teams, ensuring alignment with appropriate architecture patterns and considering trade-offs
- Develop, maintain, and review software with a focus on quality and viability
- Develop, maintain, review, and implement unit, functional, and integration tests with an emphasis on automation and test-driven development
- Provide technical oversight for performance testing, ensuring design and results align with anticipated non-functional requirements
- Plan and supervise application deployment activities and sequencing in non-production and production environments
- Research new technologies that could improve applications and development activities
- Identify and resolve technical debt as suitable, weighing the development effort against the value returned
- Mentor and coach the Development Team on relevant architecture, design, development, and operations topics
- Assess code to ensure it is valid, properly organized, meets industry standards, and is compatible with programs, devices, or operating systems
- May perform other job duties as directed by the employee's supervisors
Requirements and Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of software development methods, practices, concepts, and technologies
- Advanced knowledge of at least one programming language and basic knowledge of at least one additional programming language
- Knowledge of project management frameworks and principles
- Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude to go beyond issues
- Skilled in communication with the ability to articulate a clear direction and priorities on ideas, approaches, concepts, decisions, risks, impacts, and recommendations to technical, non-technical, and Leadership audiences
- Ability to explain technical implementation and how it provides business value
- Ability to lead ideation, show, and group thinking meetings
- Ability to influence effectively without authority up through Senior Leadership levels to achieve desired business results
- Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, whether administrative or project-related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in their own work
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based, customer-service-oriented environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leading a team of engineers in a software development environment
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies and principles
- Experience with cloud-based technologies and architectures
- Strong understanding of DevOps practices and principles
What We Offer
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary of $30/hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- Paid time off and holidays
Work Environment and Culture:
At Southwest Airlines, we pride ourselves on our friendly and customer-focused culture. We value diversity and inclusion, and strive to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and supported. As a remote worker, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere, while still being part of a dynamic and connected team.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and experienced software engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application today, and join our team of innovative and customer-focused professionals.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that reflects the communities we serve.
U.S. Citizenship or Current Authorization to Work in the U.S.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor work authorization at this time.
Don't Hesitate, Apply!
Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement. We value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Submit your application today and join our team of innovative and customer-focused professionals!
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