Senior Software Development Engineer

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

At Delta, we connect people and cultures, power extraordinary experiences, and shape the future of travel. Here, you'll work on complex challenges on a global scale, using augmented intelligence to build emerging technologies, amplify human potential and continuously grow the skills that keep you at the forefront of what's next.​

We are seeking a forward-looking Senior Software Development Engineer to design, build, and scale next-generation applications leveraging cloud-native architectures, AI/ML capabilities, and modern engineering practices.

As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of complex software applications. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement scalable cloud-based solutions on AWS. This role offers an excellent opportunity for seasoned professionals to leverage their extensive experience, drive innovation, and make significant contributions to high-impact projects in a fast-paced and cutting-edge environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-based applications using AWS services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Implement best practices for cloud architecture, security, and performance.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and management of cloud applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code and contribute to both front-end and back-end development as a full-stack engineer.
• Build and integrate AI/ML-powered features and agents into applications using AWS AI services.
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery, automate repetitive tasks, and improve code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS technologies and industry trends.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud technologies.
• Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Experienced in deploying and managing applications using Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA), leveraging its robust platform for scalable and efficient cloud solutions.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and building distributed systems.
• Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into applications (e.g., personalization, NLP, recommendations). Familiarity with AWS AI/ML services such as Amazon SageMaker, Bedrock, and AgentCore.
• Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Kiro) to accomplish tasks such as generating and reviewing code, writing and maintaining tests, creating documentation, and debugging, with the judgment to validate and own AI-generated output. Understanding of prompt engineering, AI workflows, or model integration patterns.
• Experience working with generative AI or LLM-based solutions is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Execute with a Sense of Urgency Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field is preferred. Experience working in an airline technology environment is preferred.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer certification.
• Experience with a modern front-end framework is a plus Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Understanding of networking and security principles in cloud environments
• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for connecting AI models to external tools and data sources.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-based applications using AWS services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Implement best practices for cloud architecture, security, and performance.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and management of cloud applications.
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery, automate repetitive tasks, and improve code quality.

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help

you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary,industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generouscompany contributions up to 9%
• New hires areeligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the followingvacation year (April 1 – March 31)
• In addition tovacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal timewithin a 12-month period
• 10 paid holidays percalendar year
• Birthing parents areeligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave
• Non-birthing parentsare eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave
• Comprehensive healthbenefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and lifeinsurance benefits
• Family careassistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance,lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with lovedones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeingprograms to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health,including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you andanyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resourcessupporting mental health
• Domestic andInternational space-available flight privileges for employees and eligiblefamily members
• Career developmentprograms to achieve your long-term career goals
• World-widepartnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created tofocus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business ResourceGroups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion,provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewardsand awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such ascar and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, andchildcare

Pay Range: $81300.00-$221000.00 annually

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