Tech Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer

swa; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Airlines Co. is seeking a Tech Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer in Dallas, TX, a hybrid role. You will design and implement enterprise cloud automation, CI/CD pipelines, and platform governance for AWS-based systems, while guiding teams and ensuring reliability and security.

The role requires 6+ years in software and cloud infra, with hands-on expertise in React/Java/Python/Node.js and IaC tooling. Bachelor's in a related field is required; this is a high-impact leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field with 6+ years of progressive software/leadership experience.
• 6 years developing cloud microservices and backend services.
• 6 years with React, Java, Python, and Node.js.
• 4 years building AWS Cloud Infra as a Service (Kubernetes, VPC, Lambdas, API Gateway).
• 4 years using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
• 4 years building containerized solutions (Docker/Podman) and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and build enterprise cloud infrastructure automation, CI/CD patterns for AWS.
• Lead cloud platform architecture, standards, governance and DR planning.
• Collaborate with developers to deploy SDLC tooling and automation.
• Evaluate cloud services and architect optimal solutions for scalability and reliability.
• Provide design reviews and mentorship to teams on cloud best practices.

Skills

Cloud DevOps

React

Java

Python

Node.js

CI/CD

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering/IS/Cybersecurity)

Tools

AWS Cloud Infrastructure

Kubernetes

Terraform

Docker/Podman

API Gateway

VPC

Job description

Department: Talent & Org Strategy

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

EMPLOYER:

Southwest Airlines Co.

JOB TITLE:

Tech Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer

LOCATION:

Dallas, TX (Hybrid role, may work from home)

DUTIES:

• Design and build enterprise cloud infrastructure automation, pipeline, CI/CD patterns and cloud capabilities for AWS. Work with other leaders to shape, improve and evolve the cloud platform vision and strategy for the future of cloud infrastructure and help manage the adoption process. Operate in a DevOps culture and team, responsible for architecture, design, development, implementation, and ongoing operations of new and emerging technology platforms. Evaluate cloud services and architecture to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Implement automation tools and frameworks for automatic code deployment (CI/CD). Work with the development team to deploy and manage tools that support SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) automation, configuration management, and release management. Create state-of-the-art technical architectures with automation to support complex delivery across a wide range of digital and enterprise solutions. Consult with stakeholders to specify requirements and solutions which address business challenges and opportunities. Serve as a subject matter expert in cloud infrastructure, performing design reviews and consulting with your teams to ensure design best practices. Participate in system and acceptance testing to ensure that systems are functionally appropriate, technically sound, and well-integrated. Lead, define and clearly communicate technical standards, governance, and compliance for cloud ecosystem. Lead the design, development, and evolution of cloud infrastructure. Establish and/or follow procedures and standards to ensure high quality and quantity of work. Establish or follow prioritization processes to drive work with a sense of urgency about getting work completed. Maintain business continuity and disaster recovery processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information System, Cybersecurity, or a related field, and 6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or as a Sr. Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Tech Lead Data Engineer, Tech Lead Software Developer, Tech Lead System Engineer, or in a related position/occupation. Experience therein to include the following:
• 6 years developing application software, including code development, unit testing, and code reviews for complex business applications;
• 6 years developing cloud microservices and legacy back-end services;
• 6 years developing applications and microservices using React, Java, Python, and node;
• 4 years building AWS Cloud Infrastructure as a Service, including Kubernetes, VPC, lambdas, and API Gateway;
• 4 years building applications using infrastructure-as-code (IAC), such as Terraform ;
• 4 years building containerized solutions using Docker and Podman; and
• 2 years in leading development teams utilizing the above technologies.

Hybrid role, ability to work from home.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.