Delta Air Lines · 12 hours ago
Senior Software Development Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expDelta Air Lines is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Development Engineer to contribute to their transformation journey in becoming a world-class IT organization. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications, migrating to AWS cloud, and implementing DevSecOps principles in an Agile environment.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high performance applications using Java/J2EE and modern web technologies
Engineer and migrate applications to the AWS cloud, leveraging cloud native services and best practices
Build and maintain RESTful APIs and web applications using Spring Boot and related frameworks
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated quality, security, and automation checks
Apply DevSecOps principles, ensuring security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle
Collaborate cross functionally with product, QA, platform, and security teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
Contribute to automation-first engineering, including automated testing, build, deployment, and monitoring
Ensure applications adhere to 12 factor principles, performance, reliability, and operational excellence standards
Promote quality engineering best practices, including shift left testing and continuous validation
Ensure compliance with organizational standards for safety, security, and data protection
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7+ years of software development experience in enterprise environments
Strong experience with AWS cloud infrastructure or other major enterprise cloud providers
Proven experience with application migration to cloud and cloud native architectures
Hands-on experience in Agile methodologies and iterative delivery models
Experience working with containerization and orchestration platforms: Docker, Kubernetes / OpenShift and AWS EKS or Red Hat OpenShift
Java/J2EE expertise, including object oriented design, design patterns, and enterprise frameworks
Strong experience with Spring Boot and REST API development
Familiarity with frontend/web technologies such as jQuery and AngularJS
Proficiency in relational databases, especially Oracle
Experience with API documentation and standards such as Swagger/OpenAPI
Working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting
Hands-on experience with Git-based version control and collaborative workflows
Experience using build and dependency management tools such as Maven and Gradle
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and release automation
Working knowledge of DevSecOps practices, including: Secure code management, Automated security scans, Vulnerability awareness and remediation and Fundamental understanding of application security principles and OWASP best practices
Automation-minded with hands-on experience writing automated backend and API tests
Experience with testing and automation tools such as: Postman, REST Assured, ReadyAPI or similar tools
Strong grounding in quality engineering fundamentals, including: Test strategy and test pyramid concepts and Shift left and continuous testing
Exposure to or working knowledge of AI-assisted development or testing tools, such as: AI-based test generation, Intelligent code analysis or Developer productivity tools powered by AI
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
Preferred
Ability to work effectively in a time-sensitive, team-oriented environment with minimal supervision
Strong results orientation, attention to detail, and commitment to delivery
Excellent technical and non-technical communication skills
Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and follow-through
Benefits
Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31)
In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period
10 paid holidays per calendar year
Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave
Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
Company
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is a technical airline company that focuses on safety, innovation, reliability, and customer experience.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Barclays Bank
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt
2007-05-03IPO
Leadership Team
Edward Bastian
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Janki
CFO
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