Tech Lead Software Engineer - Maintenance Planning & Operations

Southwest Airlines; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 161,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly for free on Southwest flights

401(k) match contributions

Profit sharing opportunities

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Southwest Airlines Co. is seeking a Tech Lead Software Engineer to guide the Maintenance Planning & Operations team in delivering scalable, reliable software.

You will mentor developers, set technical direction, and collaborate with stakeholders to meet regulatory and business goals while driving quality and performance. This remote Dallas-based role emphasizes leadership, cloud-native systems, and a hands-on approach to architecture, testing, and deployment.

Qualifications

• Expert level experience in software engineering and cloud-native applications.
• Preferred: Domain Driven Design and Python.
• Preferred: AWS architect/Developer certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate development estimates for feasibility assessments and plans.
• Create and review designs with Architects and shared services teams.
• Develop, maintain and review high-quality, maintainable software.
• Develop and execute unit, functional, and integration tests with automation.
• Provide technical oversight for performance testing.
• Plan and oversee deployment activities in non-production and production environments.
• Investigate new technologies to improve applications.
• Identify and resolve technical debt while balancing effort and value.
• Mentor and coach Development Team on architecture and development topics.
• Evaluate code for quality, structure and compatibility.

Skills

Advanced software design

Programming language proficiency

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS or equivalent

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AWS

Solution architectures

Testing frameworks

Job description

Tech Lead Software Engineer - Maintenance Planning & Operations

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.

Job Description:

The Tech Lead Software Engineer supports the Maintenance Planning & Operations Team by providing technical Leadership for Line Planner and Aerros solutions, MOC Automation services andother solutions . They'll Lead and mentor a Team of Developers while overseeing the delivery and support of reliable, high quality software that meets business and technical requirements. They'll partner with Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Operations Control, and other Stakeholders to align priorities and support regulatory compliance, operational flexibility, and business goals. The Tech Lead Software Engineer leverages strong technical expertise and collaboration skills to drive software quality and deliver solutions that support Technical Operations.

This Dallas-based role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require onsite presence / travel fortrainings, meetings, conferences, etc. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your working time may be spent in an approved remote location within the Dallas - Fort Worth area.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available .

We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate development estimates in support of feasibility assessments and planned development activities
• Create, maintain, review and approve application designs in collaboration with Solution Architects and shared services Teams, ensuring alignment to the appropriate solution architectures and taking tradeoffs into account
• Develop, maintain, and review software with a focus on quality and maintainability
• Develop, maintain, review, and execute unit, functional, and integration tests with a focus on automation and test-driven development
• Provide technical oversight for performance testing, ensuring plan and outcomes align to expected non-functional requirements
• Plan and oversee application deployment activities and sequencing in non-production and production environments
• Investigate new technologies that could improve the applications and development activities
• Identify and resolve technical debt as appropriate, weighing the development effort against the value returned
• Mentor and coach Development Team on relevant architecture, design, development, and operations topics
• Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, concepts, and technologies
• Advanced knowledge of at least one programming language and at least general knowledge of one or more additional programming languages
• Knowledge of project management methodology and principles
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset to get ahead of issues
• Skilled in communication with ability to articulate a clear direction and priorities on ideas, approaches, concepts, options, risks, impacts, and recommendations to technical, non-technical, and Leadership audiences with ability to adapt the message accordingly
• Ability to articulate the technical implementation and how it provides business value
• Ability to lead ideation, presentation, and group-thinking sessions
• Ability to influence effectively without authority up through Senior Leadership levels to achieve desired business outcomes
• Ability to lead multiple efforts concurrently, whether administrative or project related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in their own work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, Team-based, Customer service-oriented environment

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information systems or similar fields of study or equivalent advanced level experience

Experience

• Required: Expert level experience, expansive and far reaching knowledge in software engineering, including development of cloud-native applications and services.
• Preferred: Experience with Domain Driven Design and Python
• Preferred: U nderstanding of machine learning and optimization concepts
• Preferred: AWS architect/Developer certifications

Licensing/Certification

• N/A

Physical Abilities

• Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be able to travel and /or attend Company and non-Company facilities and remote locations such as remote-based offices as necessary

Pay & Benefits

Competitive market salary from $160,550 per year to $178,400 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

Benefits you'll love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
• Explore more Benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits ***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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