Developer/Sr Developer, IT Applications

Developer/Sr Developer, IT ApplicationsPosting Start Date: 5/27/26 Location: DFW Headquarters Building 7 (DFW-SV07) Cities: Fort Worth - TX Requisition ID: 85923Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!Why you'll love this job: Responsible for leveraging cutting edge technology to solve business problems at American Airlines by participating in all phases of the development process from inception through transition, advocating the agile process and test-driven development, using object-oriented development tools to analyze, model, design, construct and test reusable objects, and making the codebase a better place to live and work.What you'll do:Collaborates with leaders, business analysts, project managers, IT architects, technical leads and other developers, along with internal customers, to understand requirements and develop needs according to business requirementsMaintains and enhances existing enterprise services, applications, and platforms using domain driven design and test-driven developmentTroubleshoots and debugs complex issues; identifies and implements solutionsCreates detailed project specifications, requirements, and estimatesResearches and implements new technologies to enhance current processes, security, and performanceSupports the development of coding standards and adheres to best practices and security guidelinesDrive ownership and ongoing enhancement of our Backstage-based Internal Developer Platform, including developer portal experiences, service catalog integrations, and self-service workflowsDefine and establish "golden paths" that enable teams to build, deploy, and operate services with speed, consistency, and safety, reducing cognitive load and scaling best practices across the organizationAll you'll need for success:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training3 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale applications in hosted production environments3 years of professional, design, and open-source experiencePreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training5 years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experienceAirline Industry experienceExperience working in or alongside platform engineering, developer productivity, or internal tooling teamsExposure to containerized or orchestrated environments (e.g., Kubernetes), with an emphasis on how platforms support developers, not infrastructure ownershipBackground in large scale or regulated enterprise environments is a plusSkills, Licenses & Certifications:Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: TypeScript, Python, JavaPractical experience in AI-Augmented Engineering: Hands on experience leveraging AI to accelerate engineering workflows, including code development, test and documentation generation, design prototyping, and reducing operational overheadFamiliarity with cloud platforms Azure and/or AWS; knowledge of CI/CD practices including source control, build automation, testing pipelines, and dependency management, with a focus on enabling developer self-serviceStrong experience designing API-centric systems with well-defined contracts, scalable abstractions, and reusable components; understands versioning, backward compatibility, and evolution of developer-facing interfacesCollaborative team player who contributes ideas, seeks feedback, and values diverse perspectives; able to articulate technical vision, support exploratory innovation, and promote mentorship and shared ownershipWhat you'll get:Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.Health Benefits: On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that's why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.Feel free to be yourself at American. From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.