Software Engineer I

PROS; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PROS, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer I to join the product team building in Java, deployed on Azure cloud. You will design features, fix issues, deploy upgrades in customer environments, and enhance monitoring and automation alongside DevOps and support teams.

The role targets candidates with 0–2 years of Java/OOP experience, REST API knowledge, and a strong collaborative mindset, with a preference for SaaS delivery and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of software development experience.
• Experience with object-oriented programming (Java, C#, C++).
• Knowledge of REST APIs.
• Self-starter who enjoys teamwork.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to try new technologies.
• Experience with fast-paced agile development.
• Hands-on SaaS delivery, monitoring and troubleshooting preferred.
• Unix Shell Scripting, Ruby/Python/Perl, Unix administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop product features.
• Fix bugs and deployment issues.
• Deploy/Upgrade the product in customer environments in Azure cloud.
• Update monitoring/alerting capabilities in the product and deployment.
• Automate repeatable tasks to optimize operations.
• Assist with deployment issue investigations.
• Collaborate with Developers, DevOps, Support and Infrastructure teams daily.
• Engage with end-users to troubleshoot issues.
• Contribute to a real-time, scalable, geo-distributed product with high SLA.

Skills

Software development

OOP

REST APIs

Team collaboration

Analytical/problem solving

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Java

C#

C++

Ruby

Python

Perl

Unix Shell Scripting

Job description

PROS, Inc. is the leading offer management provider to the airline industry, helping airlines deliver seamless retail experiences designed to maximize revenue and margin growth. Powered by AI, the PROS Platform enables commercial teams to align capacity with demand and coordinate pricing, merchandising and offer strategies to construct and market optimal offers in real time. By optimizing every customer interaction, PROS helps airlines improve revenue performance and quality, increase commercial agility, attract more customers and build lasting loyalty. Learn more at pros.com.

Day in the Life of the Software Engineer I:

You will be part of the product team that is responsible to build primarily using Java, deploy in Azure cloud, monitor, and troubleshoot deployment issues using available metrics and tools.

• Design and develop product features
• Fix product bugs, and deployment issues
• Deploy/Upgrade the product in customer environments in Azure cloud
• Update monitoring/alerting capabilities in the product as well as in deployment
• Optimize operations by continuously automating repeatable tasks
• Assist with deployment issue investigations
• To achieve above, you will collaborate with fellow Developers, DevOps Engineers, Support Team, Infrastructure team on daily basis. At times, engage with end-user to troubleshoot issues.
• The product is: real-time, scalable, geo-distributed, with aggressive performance SLA, highly available.

Required Qualifications - About you:

We are looking for candidates who possess the combination of the following achievements, skills and behaviors:

• Experience in software development for 0-2 years
• Experience with Object Oriented Programming (e.g., Java, C#, C++)
• Knowledge of REST API’s
• Must be a self-starter and enjoy working in a team with other passionate professionals
• Outstanding analytical, problem solving and verbal & written communication skills
• Willingness to try new technologies in-depth
• Experience in fast paced agile development working model

Highly Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline
• Hands-on experience in delivering SaaS applications, monitoring, troubleshooting.
• Unix Shell Scripting, ruby/python/perl, Unix Administration

AI Fluency & Growth Mindset- We welcome candidates who:

• Understand core AI concepts and apply them ethically to enhance productivity, insights, and decision‑making.
• Craft effective prompts to optimize the quality and relevance of AI-generated outputs.
• Explore and apply agentic AI systems, using or managing autonomous agents to streamline workflows and automate tasks.
• Leverage AI tools to boost efficiency, creativity, and innovation in their daily work.
• Stay curious and adaptable, continuously experimenting with AI-driven solutions to elevate team performance and customer impact.

Most work activities are performed in an office or home‑office environment and require little to moderate physical exertion. Work activities may require periods of extended hours, critical deadlines and stressful situations. To successfully complete the tasks of this position, individuals must be able to communicate clearly (in writing and orally), comprehend business terminology, interpret numerical data.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Why Join PROS?

PROS culture and its extraordinary people are at the core of our success. We are passionate about what we do and relentless in delivering on our promises.

Our commitment to customer success inspires us to think smarter and dream bigger, empowering airlines to achieve more than they ever imagined through intelligent offer and revenue optimization.

At PROS, we foster a culture of care, where people feel supported to grow, innovate, and bring their best selves to work—every day. From flexible ways of working to continuous learning, we empower our teams to thrive both personally and professionally.

Join PROS, a dedicated travel technology company with nearly 40 years of proven airline expertise and a long runway for future growth, now powering the future of AI-driven airline retailing. If you want to be part of something exceptional, help us shape how airlines compete, innovate, and win.

PROS Core Values

• We are Owners

We look for every opportunity to create a better PROS and a better experience for our customers – and we hold ourselves accountable.

• We are Innovators

We think creatively to find new paths to success – for our people, our customers and our business.

• We Care

We are centered on caring for the people, businesses, and communities we serve.