Engineer/Sr Engineer, IT Software

American Airlines is one of the world's largest and most renowned airlines, recognized for its extensive global network and commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences. The company operates more than 6,800 daily flights to 365 destinations worldwide, which not only enables passengers to explore diverse locations but also provides employees with unparalleled travel opportunities. As a leader in the aviation industry, American Airlines believes in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce where team members are encouraged to grow their careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The company values technical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and commitment to safety and reliability, all while supporting an engaged and thriving team culture.

The role on offer is for a Software Engineer within the Information Technology sector of American Airlines, focusing primarily on the development, deployment, management, and maintenance of advanced software applications that support business operations and enhance user experiences. This position is ideal for professionals passionate about engineering scalable, secure, and impactful software solutions in a fast-paced, global business context. The Software Engineer will be an integral part of a diverse technical team dedicated to delivering unrivaled digital products that increase operational reliability and profitability for the airline.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of software development lifecycle activities such as coding, testing, documenting, troubleshooting, and optimizing systems. The responsibilities include writing clean, maintainable code, mentoring junior engineers, conducting root cause analyses, and designing integrated systems that support cross-functional teams with an emphasis on scalability, speed, and resilience. You will collaborate with security experts to embed secure practices early in the software development process and proactively manage technical debt to ensure ongoing system health.

American Airlines encourages team members to explore new technologies and lead innovative projects, enabling the company to stay at the forefront of airline technology. You'll be working with state-of-the-art tools such as Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Dynatrace, and Oracle Database, and you will play a key role in maintaining important enterprise software architectures, including Siebel systems and loyalty modules. The company expects a strong commitment to quality, customer focus, and continuous improvement from its team members.

As part of American Airlines, you will also enjoy an appealing benefits package, including comprehensive health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage available from day one. Wellness programs, 401(k) retirement plans with employer contributions, travel perks for you and your loved ones, and access to additional employee discounts and assistance programs make this an enriching employment opportunity beyond just the work itself. The airline prioritizes diversity and inclusion, ensuring an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and grow professionally while contributing to one of the world's most important industries.