Senior Software Development Engineer
Delta Air Lines
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Job summary
Delta Air Lines is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to design, build, and scale next-generation cloud-based applications on AWS. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance software in a fast-paced environment.
The role emphasizes leadership in cloud architecture, deployment automation, and integration of AI/ML capabilities, including AI-assisted development tools, to accelerate delivery.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in software development focusing on cloud technologies.
- Proficiency in AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudFormation.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Node.js.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-based applications on AWS.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and ship features.
- Implement best practices for cloud architecture, security, and performance.
- Automate deployment, monitoring, and management of cloud applications.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for front-end and back-end as a full-stack engineer.
- Build and integrate AI/ML-powered features using AWS services.
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Job description
At Delta Air Lines, connection is at the heart of everything we do and guides our every action. We strive to welcome and care for all our customers during their travels with us and aim to deliver an elevated experience.
Delta is investing in and growing our capabilities across our IT global technology hubs, to continually improve the end‑to‑end travel experience for our customers and enable our 90,000 Delta people who serve them.
Join us on our transformation journey in becoming a world‑class IT organization at the world’s best airline!
We are seeking a forward‑looking Senior Software Development Engineer to design, build, and scale next‑generation applications leveraging cloud‑native architectures, AI/ML capabilities, and modern engineering practices.
As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of complex software applications. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to architect and implement scalable cloud‑based solutions on AWS. This role offers an excellent opportunity for seasoned professionals to leverage their extensive experience, drive innovation, and make significant contributions to high‑impact projects in a fast‑paced and cutting‑edge environment.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud‑based applications using AWS services.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Implement best practices for cloud architecture, security, and performance.
- Automate deployment, monitoring, and management of cloud applications.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Java, Node.js, and Python as well as contribute to both front‑end and back‑end development as a full‑stack engineer.
- Build and integrate AI/ML‑powered features into applications using AWS AI services.
- Leverage AWS Kiro and AI‑assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery, automate tasks, and improve code quality.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Stay up‑to‑date with the latest AWS technologies and industry trends.
- 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud technologies.
- Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudFormation.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
- Experienced in deploying and managing applications using Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA), leveraging its robust platform for scalable and efficient cloud solutions.
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services and building distributed systems.
- Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into applications (e.g., personalization, NLP, recommendations).
- Experience or exposure to AWS Kiro or similar AI‑powered development tools.
- Understanding of prompt engineering, AI workflows, or model integration patterns.
- Experience working with generative AI or LLM‑based solutions is highly desirable.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Execute with a Sense of Urgency.
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
- Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
- Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field is preferred.
- Experience working in an airline technology environment is preferred.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer certification.
- Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
- Understanding of networking and security principles in cloud environments.
- Solid knowledge of AI Agentic development.
- Strong knowledge of Agent Harness concepts and how they are implemented by cloud providers.
- Strong knowledge with exposure to AWS AgentCore platform.
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:
- Competitive salary, industry‑leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
- 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
- New hires are eligible for up to 2‑weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31)
- In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12‑month period
- 10 paid holidays per calendar year
- Birthing parents are eligible for 12‑weeks of paid maternity/parental leave
- Non‑birthing parents are eligible for 2‑weeks of paid parental leave
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
- Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back‑up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
- Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
- Domestic and International space‑available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
- Career development programs to achieve your long‑term career goals
- World‑wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
- Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
- Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
- Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
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