Introduction to American Airlines and Our Mission
At American Airlines, we are passionate about connecting people and places, fostering a culture of inclusivity, and driving innovation in the aviation industry. As a leader in air travel, we are committed to providing exceptional customer experiences, ensuring the safety and well-being of our passengers, and making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Our mission is to care for people on life's journey, and we are dedicated to making that mission a reality every day.
Job Overview and Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join our team, working remotely from the comfort of your own home. As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will play a critical role in driving the success of our technology initiatives, leveraging your expertise in software development to solve complex business problems and deliver high-quality solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
• Utilizing state-of-the-art technology to drive business outcomes, participating in all stages of the development cycle, and upholding agile principles and test-driven development
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including leaders, business analysts, project managers, IT architects, technical leads, and designers, to understand requirements and develop solutions that meet business needs
• Maintaining and improving existing enterprise services, applications, and platforms using domain-driven design and test-driven development
• Troubleshooting complex issues, identifying and implementing solutions, and creating detailed project specifications, requirements, and assessments
• Researching and implementing new technologies to enhance current processes, security, and performance, and upholding the development of coding standards and best practices
• Working closely with software developers and technical leads to ensure decisions meet long-term enterprise growth needs
Essential Qualifications and Skills
To be successful in this role, you will need:
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• Strong proficiency in Full Stack Development, with demonstrated expertise in the following technologies:
• J2EE technologies: Java, JSP, JMS, JAXB, JDBC, EJB
• Database and intelligence systems: PostgreSQL, Sleep, Prophet, Article/Social Planning, Query execution tuning
• Cloud-based development: Azure
• Web Servers: Tomcat, tcServer, Websphere
• Web Services: REST/SOAP (JSON/WSDL/XML)
• Frameworks: Spring Framework, Spring Boot
• Front-end: Angular JS, Ext JS, CSS, jQuery, AJAX, HTML, and Thymeleaf
• Build/continuous integration tools: Maven, Gradle, Git, Junit, Mockito
• Other DevOps Toolchain: Selenium, Nexus Repository, Hygieia, SonarQube, Refresh on Demand, Slack, GitHub, Jenkins, ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana, New Relic, and GitHub Actions
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design strategies and principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with Agile methodologies, such as Scrum
• Experience with DevOps Toolchain strategies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
While not required, the following qualifications and skills are preferred:
• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• Kubernetes AKS and Azure cloud expertise
• Airline industry experience
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At American Airlines, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop in their careers. As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will have access to:
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals in the field
• Opportunities to work on high-visibility projects and contribute to the development of innovative solutions
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and innovation
Work Environment and Company Culture
At American Airlines, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all employees. Our company culture is built on the following principles:
• A commitment to safety and well-being
• A focus on customer satisfaction and experience
• A culture of innovati