Solutions Architect

Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology Teams to establish an architecture that meets SWA technology standards
• Partner with business & technology Stakeholders to establish the technical strategy/roadmap for a business domain product(s) or product line(s) that will enable long-term business outcomes
• Operate as a trusted advisor for the business, work to define the business intent and non-functional requirements, and provide a comprehensive architecture that will meet business needs
• Contribute to the growth of the SWA Technology Teams through hiring, coaching, and mentoring
• Promote architecture technology standards and contribute to SWA technology standards
• Research current and emerging technologies and identify technologies that can accelerate business value delivery
• Seek opportunities to improve SWA technical competency actively
• Design, build, refactor or operate distributed large scale and impactful IT projects - either on premises or in the cloud
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Requirements

• Expert-level experience, expansive and far reaching knowledge in architecture design and implementation of large scale distributed systems
• Demonstrated experience in the airline and/or travel industry
• Demonstrated experience in Airline Reservation systems or Modern retail systems
• Prior experience with offer/order systems or broader commerce domain (pricing, fulfillment, transactions)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information systems or similar fields of study or equivalent advanced level experience
• Knowledge of a modern programming language (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Go, .Net, Java, etc.)
• Knowledge of working in a technology domain such as distributed large-scale web, mobile applications, APIs, Cloud, Event Streams, DevOps, Serverless, Big Data, and Analytics
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organization’s strategic plan
• Ability to bring others together and try to reconcile differences
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Skilled in Architecture Design Tools (e.g. Draw.io, Visio)
• Skilled in Software programming paradigms (e.g. Object orientated, Functional)
• Skilled in Software versioning software and best practices (e.g. Git)

Benefits

• Competitive market salary from $160,550 per year to $178,400 per year*
• Additional bonus opportunities for eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles
• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan 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)
• Health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment
• 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment
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Pay & Benefits

• Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
• 401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
• ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company