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Senior Software Development Engineer - Delta Airlines Remote Work Opportunity with Competitive Salary and Benefits

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-03

Transforming the Future of Aviation Technology with Delta Airlines

Delta Airlines is on a mission to revolutionize its IT infrastructure, and we're seeking talented Senior Software Development Engineers to join our team on this exciting journey. As a leader in the aviation industry, we're committed to creating innovative solutions that make a real impact on our customers' lives. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and be part of a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

About Delta Airlines and the Role

Delta IT is at the forefront of technological innovation, driving transformation from top to bottom. As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying modernized technical business applications. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including technical teams, business teams, and product managers, to ensure that the code you develop meets their vision and aligns with our company's goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, prototype, and demonstrate new capabilities and features of front-end and back-end applications to ensure compliance with standards
  • Assist with the design, implementation, and optimization of related processes, tools, and workflows
  • Collaborate with technical teams, business teams, and product managers to ensure that the code developed meets their vision
  • Design solutions to meet functional and technical requirements
  • Align with Security/Compliance frameworks and controls requirements
  • Own quality posture, writing automated tests, preferably before writing code
  • Develop delivery pipelines and automated deployment scripts
  • Configure services, including databases and monitoring
  • Implement Service Reliability Engineering
  • Fix issues from the development phase through the production phase, requiring being on-call for production support

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
  • 3 or more years of hands-on experience as a Senior Software Engineer or related technical engineering capacity
  • Strong programming skills in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and JSON
  • Good knowledge of REST-based microservices architecture, APIs
  • Professional experience working with Agile Methodologies
  • Experience working with DevOps concepts, practices, and tools in an enterprise technology environment
  • Experience engineering software applications within an Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure or other prominent enterprise cloud provider
  • Working understanding of the entire Software Development cycle, building CI/CD pipelines, and practicing Test Development
  • Hands-on troubleshooting and deployment experience
  • Fundamental awareness of Application Security concepts and 12-factor application development principles
  • Experience with source control, build tools, and GIT (GitHub, Bitbucket, or other)

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

To stand out from the competition, you'll ideally have:

  • Experience working in an airline technology environment
  • Experience with Business Rules Engine
  • Knowledge of JavaScript Frameworks, such as AngularJS v4+/React or other JS Frameworks, Node/Express JS

Benefits and Perks

At Delta Airlines, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • A competitive salary, industry-leading profit-sharing program, and performance incentives
  • 401(k) with generous company contributions of up to 9%
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity, and parental leave
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, and life benefits
  • Family care support through fertility assistance, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, lactation support, sponsored backup care, and programs that support loved ones at all stages
  • Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health
  • Domestic and International space available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
  • Career development programs to achieve your long-term professional goals
  • Worldwide partnerships to engage in community carriers and innovative initiatives focused on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
  • Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective, and support in implementing policies
  • Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
  • Access to over 500 discounts, exclusive savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks

Why Join Delta Airlines as a Remote Worker?

As a remote employee at Delta Airlines, you'll enjoy:

  • Flexibility to control your work schedule and location, allowing for better work-life balance
  • Global opportunities to collaborate with diverse teams and professionals worldwide
  • Reduced commute time and stress
  • Autonomy and independence to take ownership of your responsibilities
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and communication tools
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Workplace wellness initiatives to support your overall well-being
  • Inclusive work culture that values diversity, equality, and inclusion
  • The prestige of working for a renowned brand in the aviation industry

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a motivated and talented Senior Software Development Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and be part of shaping the future of aviation technology!

This is a low-stress role with great rewards. If you're reliable and willing to learn, we want you. Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with Delta Airlines!

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