Principal Developer - IT

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 Principal Developer plays a critical role in creating and maintaining the strategic partnership between business needs and technology delivery in Employee and Enterprise Systems, specificially in the Revenving Accounting - Refunds group. The Principal Developer's role is to lead the efforts to plan, design, develop and launch efficient systems and solutions in support of core organizational functions. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve issues, opportunities or problems in order to maximize the benefit of IT and Business investments. The Principal Developer is highly experienced and has decision-making authority. The Principal Developer is self - sufficient, requires no direct supervision, and mentors/coaches others. The Principal Developer has extensive knowledge/experience across multiple technologies and business areas.

Leads the design, development, and planning for solutions and technology standards to solve complex business problems

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

Ensures that systems are properly integrated

Works with business, support, or development teams recommending system enhancements

Consults across multiple United Information Technology projects and technology areas to perform troubleshooting, problem management, root-cause analysis, and solution implementation

Serves as a resource for technology/project development review and technical assessments

Ensures that the technical solutions meet the customers’ business goals

Provide consultation and technical leadership in project life cycle planning