Senior Software Engineer: Cloud Lead & Travel Perks

Southwest Airlines; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 137,250 - 152,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel for you and dependents

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Southwest Airlines in California is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, document, and maintain software solutions that meet customer requirements and organizational standards. The role offers an annual salary with bonus opportunities and a strong emphasis on mentorship and cloud-based delivery.

The position involves leading technical direction, collaborating with product managers, and delivering high-quality code in a fast-paced travel-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Proven software development experience with at least one programming language.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and cloud technologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• US citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.
• Minimum age of 18 and adherence to attendance policies.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, test, and document software components that align with customer needs and internal methodologies.
• Implement robust, scalable cloud-based architecture and contribute to the technical roadmap.
• Act as a technical lead for development teams, guiding and mentoring engineers.
• Collaborate with product managers and clients to define clear functional requirements.
• Drive quality assurance through code reviews, automated testing, and performance benchmarking.
• Stay current with new technologies and recommend innovative solutions for continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and high standards.

Skills

Software development

Cloud technologies

Mentoring engineers

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering

Tools

Cloud Platforms

Job description

Southwest Airlines in California is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, document, and maintain software solutions that meet customer requirements and organizational standards. The role offers an annual salary with bonus opportunities and a strong emphasis on mentorship and cloud-based delivery.

The position involves leading technical direction, collaborating with product managers, and delivering high-quality code in a fast-paced travel-tech environment.