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American Airlines is a leading airline in the aviation industry, committed to providing exceptional service to its customers. We are seeking an experienced Associate Developer for IT Applications to join our team in Florida. As a member of our IT department, you will play a crucial role in developing and supporting electronic, Java applications, and web services that drive our business forward.
Job Overview and Responsibilities
This position is part of the Information Technology Group within the Information Technology Division. As an Associate Developer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining complex applications, including bug fixes, feature enhancements, and performance tuning. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, IT engineers, and other developers to understand requirements and development needs.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing new and maintaining current applications, including bug fixes, feature improvements, and performance tuning in the Corporate Security, Crisis Planning and Response, Environmental and Health IT portfolios
- Researching and implementing new technology to improve current processes, security, and performance
- Investigating and troubleshooting complex issues; identifying and implementing solutions
- Working with a team to create detailed project specifications, requirements, and standards, and ensuring tasks/projects are completed on time and within scope
- Collaborating with production operations division to ensure solutions implement smoothly and customer groups receive appropriate support
- Documenting validation of design choices
- Supporting the enforcement of policy and procedural changes within the development group
- Supporting the development of coding standards and adhering to best practices and security guidelines set out by the development group
- Participating in code reviews
Essential and Preferred Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
- 2 years of complete development experience
- 2 years of web application or services experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of complete development experience
- 2+ years of web application experience
- Airline industry experience
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate will have:
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of object-oriented programming, common data structures, and algorithms, design patterns, and best practices
- Basic to intermediate development skills with XML, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, GIT, JQuery, Angular, Soap/REST, and other web development technologies
- Experience with Visual Studio and Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) or GitHub
- Knowledge of relational databases (MSSQL Server, Oracle)
- Ability to analyze applications and services to ensure they adhere to security guidelines
- Networking knowledge (Sockets, TCP/IP, UDP)
- Excellent prioritization and time management skills
- Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Personal commitment to Agile principles and a continuous improvement mindset
- Knowledge of TDD and automated testing
- Knowledge of PCI Compliance/OWASP guidelines
- Knowledge of diagnostic tools (SOAPUI, Fiddler, IE Debugger, HTTP Analyzer, Dynatrace)
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At American Airlines, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop in their careers. As an Associate Developer, you will have access to:
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Mentorship and coaching from experienced developers and leaders
- Opportunities to work on complex and challenging projects that drive business results
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and creativity
Work Environment and Company Culture
At American Airlines, we value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. Our company culture is built on a foundation of:
- Respect and empathy for our employees, customers, and communities
- A commitment to safety, quality, and excellence in everything we do
- A focus on innovation and continuous improvement
- A collaborative and teamwork-oriented approach to achieving our goals
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Medical benefits: access to health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits from day one
- Wellness programs: tools, resources, and support to help you be your best self
- 401(k) program: available upon hire, with company contributions available after one year
- Additional benefits: employee assistance program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more
Conclusion and Call to Action
If you are a motivated and experienced developer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and become a part of the American Airlines family, where you can grow your career, develop your skills, and make a real difference in the lives of our customers and employees.
Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with American Airlines!
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