Senior Software Development Engineer, Onboard Service IT

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Development Engineer to join their Onboard Service IT team. This role focuses on the design, development, and enhancement of critical IT systems that elevate customer experiences. You will collaborate closely with various teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient solutions while mentoring junior developers. With a commitment to innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology in the airline industry. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about software development, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

401(k) with up to 9% company contribution

Vacation and paid personal time

Paid holidays and parental leave

Comprehensive health benefits

Flight privileges

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience in a business environment.
• Expertise in Java backend, Angular, Node.js, and relational databases.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud-native applications and features.
• Lead resolution of issues interfacing systems built on different technologies.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Angular

Node.js

SQL

Linux/Unix

Shell Scripting

RESTful APIs

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Java 8/J2EE

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

Maven

Gradle

Postman

Mockito

SonarQube

Job description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

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 focused on sustaining a strong IT operation, growing our capabilities, and maximizing optimization across each of our tech hubs to elevate the travel experience for our customers and empower our 90,000 Delta people.

We’re committed to fostering innovation, and we’re excited to invite you to be part of our journey as we shape the future of technology at the world’s best airline!

The Senior Full Stack Software Development Engineer will join our Onboard Service IT team, contributing to software design, development, and the product lifecycle. The role involves development, operations, support, and enhancements of Delta’s Onboard Service IT systems. As a member of the team, the engineer will be involved in engineering, support, and thought leadership related to the platform, automation, and other activities. This position requires close collaboration with internal team members, Portfolio Architects, Product Owners, Business SMEs, and other IT groups.

Responsibilities:

1. Implement & support code for break-fix, maintenance, and enhancements, and integrate container platforms with automated CI/CD pipelines
2. Design and develop cloud-native applications, features, and enhancements with a focus on clean, efficient, supportable, and well-documented code across the full technology stack
3. Ensure adoption and implementation of Delta’s methodology, standards, and procedures
4. Provide efficient solutions and deliverables to reduce project lifecycle durations where applicable
5. Own the quality of the delivered product through active engagement in testing activities
6. Create visual models such as flowcharts, class and activity diagrams, sequence diagrams
7. Lead resolution of issues interfacing systems built on different technologies
8. Participate in regular scrum ceremonies
9. Support operationally critical environments using monitoring tools, scripts, data feeds, and production issue analysis
10. Lead and mentor junior developers
11. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Pay Annually: $80,500 - $218,900

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

1. Minimum 8 years of software development experience in a business environment or equivalent educational experience
2. Expertise in Java backend and frontend, Angular, Node.js, related frameworks and tools, relational databases, Linux/Unix, Shell Scripting, SQL, Windows OS
3. Experience with web application frameworks and API technologies like JQuery, AngularJS, Swagger, JSP, Spring Boot
4. Experience with GIT and DevOps pipelines, including TDD and test automation
5. Experience in RESTful APIs and microservices with Spring Boot
6. Experience with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and build tools such as GitLab, Maven, Gradle
7. Expertise in Java 8/J2EE, design patterns, relational databases (Oracle), and PL SQL
8. Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
9. Ability to work well in team and time-sensitive environments, with minimal supervision, results-oriented, with attention to detail
10. Strong technical and non-technical communication skills ensuring smooth information flow
11. Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills, with initiative and drive
12. Prioritize safety and security of data and individuals
13. Embrace diversity in people, thinking, and styles
14. Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
15. At least 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Experience with Containers, Kubernetes, Docker, and frameworks like OpenShift
• Experience with automation and testing tools like Postman, Mockito, SonarQube
• Experience with Cloud Technologies (preferably AWS) and application migration to cloud
• Experience with test-driven development
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in shared values—Care, Integrity, Resilience, and Servant Leadership. We focus on Sharing Success with our employees, offering competitive salary, profit sharing, benefits, and development programs. Highlights include:

• Competitive salary, profit sharing, and incentives
• 401(k) with up to 9% company contribution
• Vacation and paid personal time
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Family care and wellbeing programs
• Flight privileges and career development opportunities

Pay Range: $80,500 - $218,900 annually

Delta Air Lines is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application process.