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Job Overview and Responsibilities The Principal Architect will be responsible for leading the architectural design and strategy of enterprise applications. The role will lead on the design, implementation, deployment, and maintenance. Work with other architects across the organization and at the enterprise level to build resilient, performant, systems that can handle multiple business capabilities and deliver value. Guide the team on best practices in building large-scale systems.
Collaborate with domain architects, engineers, and leaders to develop technical standards, reference architectures, design patterns, opinion papers, and architecture decision frameworks that guide the design of technology solutions, especially those requiring integration of applications
Develop and manage a technical strategy and coordinate adoption
Architect guidance that conveys best practices and common pitfalls for system design, infrastructure integrations, application development practices, and application runtime principles
Manage the architecture review process by creating validation checklists, reviewing architectural artifacts, and providing domain-specific guidance to drive architectural alignment across the enterprise
Design and implement comprehensive end-to-end observability solutions that integrate with key monitoring tools across the technology stack, including Network Node Manager and ThousandEyes for network monitoring, Quantum Metrics and Dynatrace for application performance management, BigPanda for event correlation, and ServiceNow CMDB for IT service management, enabling a unified view for proactive monitoring and efficient incident management
Apply architectural and engineering concepts to design solutions that meet operational requirements such as scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, extensibility, flexibility, availability, and manageability. Define requirements and advocate for tooling improvements that reduce manual effort
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and observability tools (Dynatrace, DataDog, Splunk) to ensure efficient software delivery and application reliability
Conduct research and develop Proof of Concepts on emerging technologies and implementation toolkits in support of anticipated development efforts and recommend technologies that are functionally robust and cost effective
Research, enforce, and drive the adoption of design patterns throughout the enterprise and evangelize best practices for solution design and development
Identify new technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and incorporate them into BFS policies & roadmap
Play a critical role in translating business strategy into technical strategy and define end-to-end technology architectures that support the strategy
Fine-tune backend configurations to match customer traffic patterns, maintaining the stability and scalability of applications
Configure applications to collect telemetry data, including metrics, logs, and traces
Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred
7+ years of relevant experience
Experience implementing end-to-end observability architecture, with a strong background in managing complex enterprise applications and infrastructure
Experience with observability and monitoring of enterprise-wide solutions
Cloud and On-Premise Infrastructure:
Expertise in on-premise server provisioning, with a focus on hybrid cloud environments
DevOps and CI/CD:
Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automation, and observability tools (Dynatrace, DataDog, Splunk)
PCI Compliance:
Proven experience implementing and maintaining PCI compliance for enterprise applications
Security and Vulnerability Management:
Solid understanding of security best practices, including vulnerability management and mitigation
Data Management:
Proficient in data architecture, governance, and security, with experience in relational and non-relational databases Proficiency in IT service management tools like ServiceNow
Programming background in Python, and experience with Dynatrace
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
Preferred Qualifications What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
Master’s degree in Computer Science
3‑5+ years of AWS experience and certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert)
Compensation and Benefits The base pay range for this role is $137,275.00 to $187,000.00. This position is also eligible for bonus and 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry: Airlines and Aviation
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 and to perform crucial job functions. Please contact
JobAccommodations@united.com
to request accommodation.
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Principal Architect
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.
Job Overview and Responsibilities The Principal Architect will be responsible for leading the architectural design and strategy of enterprise applications. The role will lead on the design, implementation, deployment, and maintenance. Work with other architects across the organization and at the enterprise level to build resilient, performant, systems that can handle multiple business capabilities and deliver value. Guide the team on best practices in building large-scale systems.
Collaborate with domain architects, engineers, and leaders to develop technical standards, reference architectures, design patterns, opinion papers, and architecture decision frameworks that guide the design of technology solutions, especially those requiring integration of applications
Develop and manage a technical strategy and coordinate adoption
Architect guidance that conveys best practices and common pitfalls for system design, infrastructure integrations, application development practices, and application runtime principles
Manage the architecture review process by creating validation checklists, reviewing architectural artifacts, and providing domain-specific guidance to drive architectural alignment across the enterprise
Design and implement comprehensive end-to-end observability solutions that integrate with key monitoring tools across the technology stack, including Network Node Manager and ThousandEyes for network monitoring, Quantum Metrics and Dynatrace for application performance management, BigPanda for event correlation, and ServiceNow CMDB for IT service management, enabling a unified view for proactive monitoring and efficient incident management
Apply architectural and engineering concepts to design solutions that meet operational requirements such as scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, extensibility, flexibility, availability, and manageability. Define requirements and advocate for tooling improvements that reduce manual effort
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and observability tools (Dynatrace, DataDog, Splunk) to ensure efficient software delivery and application reliability
Conduct research and develop Proof of Concepts on emerging technologies and implementation toolkits in support of anticipated development efforts and recommend technologies that are functionally robust and cost effective
Research, enforce, and drive the adoption of design patterns throughout the enterprise and evangelize best practices for solution design and development
Identify new technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and incorporate them into BFS policies & roadmap
Play a critical role in translating business strategy into technical strategy and define end-to-end technology architectures that support the strategy
Fine-tune backend configurations to match customer traffic patterns, maintaining the stability and scalability of applications
Configure applications to collect telemetry data, including metrics, logs, and traces
Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred
7+ years of relevant experience
Experience implementing end-to-end observability architecture, with a strong background in managing complex enterprise applications and infrastructure
Experience with observability and monitoring of enterprise-wide solutions
Cloud and On-Premise Infrastructure:
Expertise in on-premise server provisioning, with a focus on hybrid cloud environments
DevOps and CI/CD:
Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automation, and observability tools (Dynatrace, DataDog, Splunk)
PCI Compliance:
Proven experience implementing and maintaining PCI compliance for enterprise applications
Security and Vulnerability Management:
Solid understanding of security best practices, including vulnerability management and mitigation
Data Management:
Proficient in data architecture, governance, and security, with experience in relational and non-relational databases Proficiency in IT service management tools like ServiceNow
Programming background in Python, and experience with Dynatrace
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
Preferred Qualifications What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
Master’s degree in Computer Science
3‑5+ years of AWS experience and certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert)
Compensation and Benefits The base pay range for this role is $137,275.00 to $187,000.00. This position is also eligible for bonus and 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industry: Airlines and Aviation
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 and to perform crucial job functions. Please contact
JobAccommodations@united.com
to request accommodation.
Apply Now Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at United Airlines by 2x. Get notified about new Principal Architect jobs in Chicago, IL.
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