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Senior Backend Developer - IT (IoT)
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United Airlines Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.
Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.
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 Senior Software Developer will build cutting-edge IoT applications that seamlessly integrate physical devices with cloud-based systems
Develop real-time solutions that drive automation and unlock data-driven insights Leverage state-of-the-art technologies and enterprise-grade integration software to push technological boundaries Design, code, document, and rigorously test new and existing applications Play a pivotal role in elevating our team's technical capabilities and driving innovation Design and build IoT solutions, including hardware, firmware, and application software. Integrate IoT devices and sensors into connected ecosystems. Develop and manage cloud-based IoT platforms for data processing and analytics. Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, and data integrity issues in IoT systems. Collaborate with teams across software engineering, DevOps, and hardware development. Ensure IoT deployments adhere to security, scalability, and performance requirements. Stay current with emerging IoT technologies and industry best practices.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Management Information Systems, or related field of study Experience with Sensors and IoT such as Telematics, Computer Vision, etc. 4+ years of experience in design, development, documenting, testing, and debugging of new and existing software systems and/or applications for market sale or large-scale proprietary software for internal use in an agile environment. 4+ years’ experience implementing AWS technologies (Lambda, Step Functions, CloudWatch, CloudFront, Cognito, route53, Dynamo DB, ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, API Gateway) Strong knowledge of Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft NET Core, SQL, NoSQL and Design Patterns Experience with language: C# (.NET core), Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js Experience with a real-time messaging platform, like Solace, Kafka Knowledge of APIs, JSON, XML, and OAuth Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines/DevOps and version control tools like Git/ Harness Experience with Cloud Automation Development Tool such as Git, Python/Bash/PowerShell Scripting Excellent knowledge of Object-Oriented systems design and Application Development 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):
Hands-on development and proficient excellence in backend API development using Node.js Java and Python (nice to have) AWS certifications Experience with Solace Experience with Angular Experience with Research & Development Airline industry knowledge
The base pay range for this role is $109,820.00 to $149,600.00.
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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
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. Seniority level
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Senior Backend Developer - IT (IoT)
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United Airlines Join to apply for the
Senior Backend Developer - IT (IoT)
role at
United Airlines Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.
Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.
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 Senior Software Developer will build cutting-edge IoT applications that seamlessly integrate physical devices with cloud-based systems
Develop real-time solutions that drive automation and unlock data-driven insights Leverage state-of-the-art technologies and enterprise-grade integration software to push technological boundaries Design, code, document, and rigorously test new and existing applications Play a pivotal role in elevating our team's technical capabilities and driving innovation Design and build IoT solutions, including hardware, firmware, and application software. Integrate IoT devices and sensors into connected ecosystems. Develop and manage cloud-based IoT platforms for data processing and analytics. Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, and data integrity issues in IoT systems. Collaborate with teams across software engineering, DevOps, and hardware development. Ensure IoT deployments adhere to security, scalability, and performance requirements. Stay current with emerging IoT technologies and industry best practices.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Management Information Systems, or related field of study Experience with Sensors and IoT such as Telematics, Computer Vision, etc. 4+ years of experience in design, development, documenting, testing, and debugging of new and existing software systems and/or applications for market sale or large-scale proprietary software for internal use in an agile environment. 4+ years’ experience implementing AWS technologies (Lambda, Step Functions, CloudWatch, CloudFront, Cognito, route53, Dynamo DB, ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, API Gateway) Strong knowledge of Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft NET Core, SQL, NoSQL and Design Patterns Experience with language: C# (.NET core), Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js Experience with a real-time messaging platform, like Solace, Kafka Knowledge of APIs, JSON, XML, and OAuth Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines/DevOps and version control tools like Git/ Harness Experience with Cloud Automation Development Tool such as Git, Python/Bash/PowerShell Scripting Excellent knowledge of Object-Oriented systems design and Application Development 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):
Hands-on development and proficient excellence in backend API development using Node.js Java and Python (nice to have) AWS certifications Experience with Solace Experience with Angular Experience with Research & Development Airline industry knowledge
The base pay range for this role is $109,820.00 to $149,600.00.
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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Airlines and Aviation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at United Airlines by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Information Technology Developer” roles.
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