Senior Software Developer - VB6

Description

There's never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We're on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose - Connecting People, Uniting the World - is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we're growing - in the years ahead, we'll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

We believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. United's Digital Technology team spans the globe and is made up of diverse 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.

Key Responsibilities:

United is seeking a dedicated and motivated Senior Developer with experience designing and developing high-performing, large scale applications. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a crucial role in

understanding business requirements, lead the design and development to launch efficient systems and solutions. The Senior Developer has extensive knowledge/experience with Visual Basic 6, .NET Core, and Angular, along with a passion for learning emerging technologies. You will collaborate across teams to solve problems, identify opportunities and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT and Business investments. The Senior Developer is self-sufficient, requires no direct supervision, and mentors/coaches others.

• Lead the support of the critical EZR (reservations) application
• Act as technical lead for junior developers, lead code reviews, etc.
• Assist development efforts in modernizing the legacy application using .NET/C#, Angular, and AWS
• Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of development methodologies, software design and design patterns, integration standards as well as its applicability at coding and testing cycles, versioning and version control, software packaging and software release management
• Provide operational support for critical applications as required, optimizing performance, resolving problems, and providing follow-up on all issues and solutions and Works/Consults across multiple projects
• Work closely with other technical teams and business leaders
• Offer early morning or evening support occasionally due to team geography

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the "desired" qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field
• 5+ or more years of experience in application design, development and implementation
• 5+ years of Visual Basic Experience (including VB 6)
• 2+ years of Experience building software with .NET/C# and Angular
• Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (MS SQL, DynamoDB)
• 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):

• 2+ years of experience using AWS, DynamoDB, or Datadog
• Experience with Agile methodology

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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.