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Associate Software Engineer
Southwest Airline Career Page, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Technology
Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description
As an Associate Software Engineer supporting the Flight Safety, Security, and Regulatory/Emergency Response Team at Southwest Airlines, you’ll help build and maintain critical applications that support our Safety Management capabilities as well as systems related to flight deck security, crew manifest reporting, and regulatory compliance. This Team will soon also support applications that empower our Care Team and Emergency Response operations. In this role, you’ll design, develop, test, and implement functionally sound, technically robust, and well-integrated software solutions that align with Customer needs and organizational standards. Your work will directly contribute to the Safety, security, and care of our People and Customers; supporting the systems that help Southwest respond with speed, compassion, and confidence when it matters most.
Additional details
This role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require travel for training, meetings, conferences, etc. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your working time may be spent in a remote location, away from our Corporate Campus. Please note, while this is a remote position, there is a limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work. Those ineligible locations are: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, and Puerto Rico. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
Responsibilities
Apply knowledge and skills of software development and testing to solve a range of problems Leverage knowledge to inform technical and non-technical requirements to apply to Business domain fundamentals Maintain understanding of current technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning across environments, including production Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, and meets industry standards Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints Contribute to Team-level technical discussion and decisions and identify opportunities for Team improvement Follow agile delivery processes to drive work and has a sense of urgency about getting work completed May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Proficient knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, concepts, and technologies Ability to apply knowledge and skills of software development and testing to solve a range of problems Proficient knowledge of at least one required programming language Ability to communicate and negotiate with various Technology or partner Teams Ability to analyze large, complex, and vague Business or technical problems, articulating the problem or root cause, and translating the analysis into viable solution recommendations Ability to take on multiple assignments, whether administrative or project related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in all responsible work Ability to develop, present and effectively communicate ideas and strategies to a variety of audiences
Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent formal training
Experience
Required: Entry level experience, developing skills and knowledge in software engineering
Licensing/Certification
N/A
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Pay & Benefits
Competitive market salary from $86,850 - $96,500 per year* depending on qualifications and experience, with opportunity for future pay increases based on performance and market movement. For eligible leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
Benefits you’ll love
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit*** Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment. Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period of time 401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Southwest Airline Career Page Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Back to search results
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Department
JOB DESCRIPTION
Technology
Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description
As an Associate Software Engineer supporting the Flight Safety, Security, and Regulatory/Emergency Response Team at Southwest Airlines, you’ll help build and maintain critical applications that support our Safety Management capabilities as well as systems related to flight deck security, crew manifest reporting, and regulatory compliance. This Team will soon also support applications that empower our Care Team and Emergency Response operations. In this role, you’ll design, develop, test, and implement functionally sound, technically robust, and well-integrated software solutions that align with Customer needs and organizational standards. Your work will directly contribute to the Safety, security, and care of our People and Customers; supporting the systems that help Southwest respond with speed, compassion, and confidence when it matters most.
Additional details
This role is offered as a remote workplace position, which may require travel for training, meetings, conferences, etc. Outside of those required visits, the majority of your working time may be spent in a remote location, away from our Corporate Campus. Please note, while this is a remote position, there is a limited group of states or localities ineligible for Employees to regularly perform their work. Those ineligible locations are: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, and Puerto Rico. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
Responsibilities
Apply knowledge and skills of software development and testing to solve a range of problems Leverage knowledge to inform technical and non-technical requirements to apply to Business domain fundamentals Maintain understanding of current technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning across environments, including production Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, and meets industry standards Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints Contribute to Team-level technical discussion and decisions and identify opportunities for Team improvement Follow agile delivery processes to drive work and has a sense of urgency about getting work completed May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Proficient knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, concepts, and technologies Ability to apply knowledge and skills of software development and testing to solve a range of problems Proficient knowledge of at least one required programming language Ability to communicate and negotiate with various Technology or partner Teams Ability to analyze large, complex, and vague Business or technical problems, articulating the problem or root cause, and translating the analysis into viable solution recommendations Ability to take on multiple assignments, whether administrative or project related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in all responsible work Ability to develop, present and effectively communicate ideas and strategies to a variety of audiences
Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent formal training
Experience
Required: Entry level experience, developing skills and knowledge in software engineering
Licensing/Certification
N/A
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Pay & Benefits
Competitive market salary from $86,850 - $96,500 per year* depending on qualifications and experience, with opportunity for future pay increases based on performance and market movement. For eligible leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
Benefits you’ll love
Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit*** Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment. Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits Pay amount doesn’t guarantee employment for any particular period of time 401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Irving, TX $107,120.00-$160,680.00 3 weeks ago Dallas, TX $140,000.00-$160,000.00 1 month ago Irving, TX $130,000.00-$145,000.00 1 month ago Irving, TX $80,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago Irving, TX $74,000.00-$113,000.00 6 days ago Dallas, TX $120,000.00-$145,000.00 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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