Associate Developer - Information Technology

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

The Associate Developer plays the support role in creating and maintaining software solutions supporting United's business requirements. The Associate Developer's role is to develop, design, create, and modify software applications/systems to support core business functions. This individual will apply proven technical (best practices and patterns), communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help develop/design/implement software applications/systems to maximize IT's benefit to United.

On the Travel Readiness team, the Associate Developer will be part of a team that is critical to the success of the customer’s travel journey. The Travel Readiness team is responsible for checking in customers, checking international travel documents and ensuring those customers are a green light to travel on their trip. The individual will build and enhance the Check In service layer software to meet the needs of our growing customer base and business demands.

Design, develop and modify software applications/systems according to specifications

Consults with Business Analysts and business partners on potential software solutions for business specifications

Provides support to the software development leads (Senior Developer) during the design portion of the SDLC

Support and solve software systems as required, optimizing performance, resolving problems, and providing follow-up on all issues and solutions

Develop appropriate software documentation as outlined in IDF

Complete comprehensive unit testing on all developed/enhanced software

Provides direction tools, technical and process support to less senior developers