Cloud DevOps Tech Lead — AWS, CI/CD & Automation

swa; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Airlines Co. is seeking a Tech Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer in Dallas, TX, a hybrid role. You will design and implement enterprise cloud automation, CI/CD pipelines, and platform governance for AWS-based systems, while guiding teams and ensuring reliability and security.

The role requires 6+ years in software and cloud infra, with hands-on expertise in React/Java/Python/Node.js and IaC tooling. Bachelor's in a related field is required; this is a high-impact leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field with 6+ years of progressive software/leadership experience.
• 6 years developing cloud microservices and backend services.
• 6 years with React, Java, Python, and Node.js.
• 4 years building AWS Cloud Infra as a Service (Kubernetes, VPC, Lambdas, API Gateway).
• 4 years using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
• 4 years building containerized solutions (Docker/Podman) and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and build enterprise cloud infrastructure automation, CI/CD patterns for AWS.
• Lead cloud platform architecture, standards, governance and DR planning.
• Collaborate with developers to deploy SDLC tooling and automation.
• Evaluate cloud services and architect optimal solutions for scalability and reliability.
• Provide design reviews and mentorship to teams on cloud best practices.

Skills

Cloud DevOps

React

Java

Python

Node.js

CI/CD

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering/IS/Cybersecurity)

Tools

AWS Cloud Infrastructure

Kubernetes

Terraform

Docker/Podman

API Gateway

VPC

Job description

Southwest Airlines Co. is seeking a Tech Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer in Dallas, TX, a hybrid role. You will design and implement enterprise cloud automation, CI/CD pipelines, and platform governance for AWS-based systems, while guiding teams and ensuring reliability and security.

The role requires 6+ years in software and cloud infra, with hands-on expertise in React/Java/Python/Node.js and IaC tooling. Bachelor's in a related field is required; this is a high-impact leadership position.