Experienced Full Stack Software Engineer – Technical Lead for Southwest Airlines Remote Work-from-Home Opportunity at $25/Hour

About Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Co. is a renowned airline based in the United States and the world's largest low-cost carrier. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Southwest Airlines offers scheduled service to 121 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries. With a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service, Southwest Airlines is seeking a talented Technical Lead Software Engineer to join their team remotely.

Job Summary

We are offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to work as a Technical Lead for Southwest Airlines in a remote work-from-home setting. As a Technical Lead, you will play a crucial role in leading and inspiring a team of engineers in the design, development, and deployment of highly reliable software that modernizes Southwest's operations. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary of $25-$35 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate development estimates to support project evaluations and plan development activities
• Create, maintain, review, and endorse application plans in collaboration with Solution Architects and shared service teams, ensuring alignment with the appropriate architecture frameworks and considering trade-offs
• Design, develop, maintain, and review software with a focus on quality and effectiveness
• Develop, maintain, review, and implement unit, functional, and integration tests with an emphasis on automation and test-driven development
• Provide technical oversight for performance testing, ensuring design and results align with anticipated non-functional requirements
• Plan and direct application deployment activities and sequencing in non-production and production environments
• Research new technologies that could improve applications and development activities
• Identify and determine technical debt as appropriate, weighing the development effort against the value returned
• Guide and mentor the Development Team on relevant architecture, design, development, and project topics
• Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, properly organized, meets industry standards, and is compatible with programs, devices, or operating systems

Essential Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience

Experience

• Master-level experience with broad and deep knowledge in software development
• High-level knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, concepts, and technologies
• High-level knowledge of at least one programming language and broad knowledge of at least one additional programming language

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a proactive attitude to address issues
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate a clear direction and priorities on ideas, approaches, concepts, decisions, risks, impacts, and implications to technical, non-technical, and Leadership audiences
• Ability to lead ideation, facilitate, and participate in group thinking meetings
• Ability to influence without authority up through Senior Leadership levels to achieve desired business results
• Capacity to lead multiple projects simultaneously, whether administrative or project-related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in their work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based, customer-focused environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS Cloud, SaaS, Microservice Architecture, Serverless, NodeJS/JavaScript, Python, and SAFe Agile framework

Work Environment and Company Culture

Southwest Airlines is committed to providing a consistent workplace with equal opportunities for learning and self-improvement. Innovation and creativity are encouraged to improve the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. As a remote employee, you will be expected to maintain a professional workspace and adhere to company appearance standards.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary of $25-$35 per hour

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Comprehensive benefits package

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

Southwest Airlines offers a range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including:

• Professional development programs
• Mentorship opportunities
• Training and education programs
• Leadership development initiatives

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Full Stack Software Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert application link].

Conclusion

Southwest Airlines is a leading airline with a strong commitment to customer service and employee development. As a Technical Lead Software Engineer in our remote work-from-home team, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and deploy highly reliable software that modernizes our operations. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development, this is an exciting opportunity for experienced Full Stack Software Engineers. Apply now and join our team!