Developer- Ops Automation

United Airlines; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Senior Developer to design, build, and maintain operational data solutions and AI-enabled applications. You will work with .NET and React to create scalable datasets, analytics products, and API integrations for cross-team use.

The role emphasizes translating complex requirements into data-driven products, delivering secure, high-performance web interfaces, and communicating findings through clear visualizations to both technical and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, Engineering or quantitative field.
• 3+ years in ETL/data integration and full-stack product development.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, Databricks.
• Proficient in full-stack development (.NET, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript) with React APIs.
• 1+ yrs AI-enabled solutions including Generative AI and automation.
• Data visualization skills with Spotfire/Tableau/PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance operational data solutions and SQL datasets for reporting and decision-making.
• Develop secure full-stack solutions using .NET and React; establish standards, APIs, and AI integration.
• Leverage AI to automate workflows, improve reporting, and enhance user experiences.
• Maintain documentation and data governance; validate data quality for standardized reporting.
• Present updates with visualizations and actionable recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

ETL/data integration

Full-stack development (.NET, HTML5, 1

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or quantitative field

Tools

Databricks

SQL

Python

React

.NET

Job description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.

Description

The Senior Developer supports the design, development, and maintenance of operational data solutions, reporting products, AI-enabled applications, and web-based applications that improve access to operational information and support operational decision-making. This role delivers operational solutions utilizing .NET and React technologies, develops high-performing datasets and analytics products, and drives API integration strategies to enable seamless connectivity across products. The position combines technical development, data analysis, AI and problem-solving skills to improve operational outcomes. Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, this role translates complex operational requirements into scalable, data products, and reporting solutions that support operational objectives.

• Develop and enhance operational data solutions and SQL-based datasets that support reporting, analytics, and operational decision-making. Support integration of operational and enterprise data sources to improve accessibility, consistency, and usability of data across teams
• Develop and support the design and delivery of secure full-stack solutions utilizing .NET and React technologies; establish development standards, drive API and AI integration strategies, and ensure scalable, high-performing, cross-browser compatible web applications that support business objectives
• Experience leveraging AI to automate workflows, enhance reporting, improve user experiences, and generate actionable operational insights
• Maintain documentation and data governance standards for operational datasets, data models, and reporting tools to support data accuracy, consistency, and sustainability. Assist with documenting data logic, validating data quality, and supporting standardized reporting practices
• Communicate updates and actionable outcomes with easy-to-interpret visualizations and practical recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other Quantitative/Analytical discipline
• 3+ years of experience in ETL/data integration, product development with full-stack development experience
• Proficiency writing complex queries and in manipulating data (i.e. SQL, Python, Databricks, etc)
• Proficiency in full-stack development (.NET, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery) with experience building secure, cross-browser compatible web interfaces and integrating APIs using React
• 1+ yrs of experience developing or integrating AI-enabled solutions, including Generative AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation
• Data visualization skills using one or more reporting tools (i.e. Spotfire, Tableau, PowerBI, ThinkCell, etc)
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to work cross-functionally

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• 1+ yrs in an airline operational group such Station Operations, Inflight, Flight Ops, Network Planning, Tech Ops, or Resource Planning
• Advanced data analytics and visualization skills
  Understanding of United or airline business and operations

The base pay range for this role is $89,965.00 to $117,212.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail]