Associate Developer - Information Technology

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Description

United's Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented 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.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Associate Developer plays the support role in creating and maintaining software solutions supporting United's business requirements. The Associate Developer's role is to develop, design, create, and modify software applications/systems to support core business functions. This individual will apply proven technical (best practices and patterns), communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help develop/design/implement software applications/systems to maximize IT's benefit to United.

On the Travel Readiness team, the Associate Developer will be part of a team that is critical to the success of the customer’s travel journey. The Travel Readiness team is responsible for checking in customers, checking international travel documents and ensuring those customers are a green light to travel on their trip. The individual will build and enhance the Check In service layer software to meet the needs of our growing customer base and business demands.

• Design, develop and modify software applications/systems according to specifications
• Consults with Business Analysts and business partners on potential software solutions for business specifications
• Provides support to the software development leads (Senior Developer) during the design portion of the SDLC
• Support and solve software systems as required, optimizing performance, resolving problems, and providing follow-up on all issues and solutions
• Develop appropriate software documentation as outlined in IDF
• Complete comprehensive unit testing on all developed/enhanced software
• Provides direction tools, technical and process support to less senior developers

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• Technical or Scientific field
• 2+ experience in application design, development, installation and modification of software
• C# .Net with backend API/services experience
• AWS exposure
• Knowledge and experience in developing APIs/services
• Knowledge and experience in SQL
• Basic knowledge of one of main programming languages (C#, .Net)
• Being able to write code that successfully accepts user input and converts it into output
• Basic understanding of Git and GitHub
• Experience writing and running unit tests alongside code development in their local environments
• Understands the value of unit tests from a conceptual level
• Exposure to the importance and methods behind non-functional testing such as Load Testing
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

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

• Computer Science

The base pay range for this role is $73,150.00 to $95,224.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com