Engineer/Sr Engineer, IT Software

Why You'll Love This Job

As one diverse, high-performing team dedicated to technical excellence, you will focus relentlessly on delivering unrivaled digital products that drive a more reliable and profitable airline.

What You'll Do

• Write, test, and document code, scripts, and processes following organizational standards
• Solve technical problems and build impactful components/libraries
• Deliver high-quality work and mentor junior engineers in technical skills
• Conduct root cause analysis to address systemic issues and lead action plans
• Design integrated systems that enable cross-functional teams to deliver value at scale, speed, and reliability
• Manage technical debt and drive initiatives to eliminate it
• Anticipate scaling, latency, and durability challenges, guiding teams in mitigation
• Collaborate with security teams to implement secure practices early in development
• Assess technical risks and implement prevention strategies
• Evaluate squad delivery practices, recommend improvements, and drive change
• Identify and eliminate duplication of effort, promoting reuse across teams
• Explore emerging technologies, lead prototype development, and incorporate into architectural solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Prior Job Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• Experience: 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale solutions in production environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Education & Prior Job Experience: Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• Industry Experience: Airline Industry experience (Shop Maintenance experience desired)

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Technologies: Programming Languages, Frameworks, Front End Technologies, Deployment Technologies, Source Control, CICD, Data management, Integration/APIs, Cloud Providers, Test Automation
• Soft Skills: Object-oriented design techniques and principles, Agile methodologies, DevOps Toolchain methodologies, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment

What You'll Get

• Travel Perks: Access to 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network
• Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, prescription and vision benefits, virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts, and more
• Wellness Programs: Tools, resources, and support to help you stay well and be the best version of yourself
• 401(k) Program: Employer contributions to your 401(k) program after one year
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more

Benefits

Feel free to be yourself at American. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities, and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.