Associate – Early Career Digital Leadership Program (2027)

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 Candidates selected for Innovate’s Early Career Digital Leadership Program will commit to four (4) six-month rotations for a total of 2 years. Candidates will work across at least two separate portfolios in both technical and process-oriented roles, gaining cross-portfolio knowledge and increasing their overall digital technology acumen at United. Based on team placement, candidates may receive the opportunity to work directly with others in program. All candidates regardless of team will receive opportunities for continuous growth through technical, personal and leadership events outside of their direct role. Candidates will be given detailed assignment overviews and be matched into a role based on interest ranking and skillset. Positions will be awarded based on seniority in the program.

• Specific duties will vary based on the team placement. Roles may include, but are not limited to, software development, business analytics, project management, AWS cloud, machine learning, and more.
• Collaborate with team members to develop, implement, and maintain digital solutions that support United’s business objectives.
• Apply technical skills and knowledge to solve complex problems and drive innovation within assigned areas.
• Engage in technical and leadership development opportunities, as specified by the Innovate program.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working on a fast pace, results oriented team in a summer internship capacity.
• Experience working on individual tasks and projects independently with little direction
• Knowledge of Data Structures
• Knowledge of Rest API’s
• Knowledge of Git/SVN
• Knowledge of Agile software development cycles
• Exceptional technical, analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork
• Object Oriented Programming
• 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):

• Successful completion of Digital Technology Summer Internship Program
• At least one 12-week summer internship in Digital Technology at United Airlines
• Preferred Knowledge of: WCF, REST, SOAP, ORMs, Python, Java, JavaScript, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008, Configuration driven application
• Development, Version control and continuous integration principles, Message queuing systems and IIS configuration
• Foundational United specific digital technology knowledge acquired in 12 week internship
• Experience with Test Driven Design
• Experience with MVC(Model, view, Controller) architecture