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United Airlines Developer - Information Technology in Chicago, Illinois

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?

We believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. United's Digital Technology team spans the globe and is made up of diverse individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

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 proven 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.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain Java-based applications, including those based on Java 17/21 and SpringBoot 3.x.

  • Apply Apache Camel 3.x for integration of various systems in a standardized manner.

  • Write and implement unit tests using JUnit 5 and Mockito 5 to ensure robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.

  • Use Docker for software packaging, allowing for efficiency and ease of deployment in production environments.

  • Apply GitHub Actions for continuous integration and continuous deployment strategies.

  • Develop applications using AWS services such as S3, SNS/SQS Event Driven Messaging, DynamoDB, and IAM.

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):

  • BS/BA, preferably in a technical or scientific field

  • 2+ years of experience in application design, development, installation and modification of software applications including unite testing to ensure software quality and performance

  • Solid understanding of Java 17/21 and SpringBoot 3.x

  • Experience with unit testing frameworks like JUnit 5 and Mockito 5.

  • Knowledge of GitHub Actions.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Familiarity with AWS Cloud Development Kit and Docker.

  • Experience with AWS services such as S3, SNS/SQS Event Driven Messaging, DynamoDB, IAM.

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 JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT

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