Developer - Information Technology

Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
Key Responsibilities
The Developer plays an important role in creating and maintaining the strategic partnership between business needs and technology delivery. The Developer's role is to plan, design, develop and launch efficient systems and solutions in support of core organizational functions. This individual will apply validated communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve issues, opportunities or problems in order to improve the benefit of IT and Business investments. The Developer is experienced and self-sufficient in performing their responsibilities requiring little supervision, but general guidance and direction.

• Support software systems as the needs arise, optimizing performance, resolving problems, and providing follow-up on all issues and solutions
• Demonstrate advance knowledge of development methodologies, software design and design patterns, integration standards as well as its applicability at coding and testing cycles
• Complete comprehensive unit testing on all developed/enhanced software
• Provides direction tools, technical and process support to less senior developers
• Provides support to the software development leads (Senior Developer) during the design portion of the SDLC
• Develop appropriate software documentation as outlined in IDF
• Consults with Business Analysts and business partners on potential software solutions for business specifications
• Demonstrate advance knowledge of SDLC processes, inputs/outputs, standards and best practices
• Design, develop and modify software applications/systems according to specifications
• Demonstrate advance knowledge of software engineering standard methodologies such as: versioning and versioning control, software packaging and software release management

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Excel at triage or analysis of situations for production support
• BS/BA, preferably in a technical or scientific field or equivalent experience, education or training
• Excel at component and unit testing of following standard practices and methodologies
• Proficient at applications and component design following a prescribed architecture and technology footprint
• Excel at coding and on time delivery of quality components and or applications
• Excel at working problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires review of a variety of factors
• 2 or more years of experience in application design, development, installation and modification of software
• Effective participant of requirements gathering, requirement analysis

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.
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