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Sector: IT & Communications
Job Role:
Associate Software Engineer
Post Begin Date
2 days ago(2/5/2019 11:25 PM)
Requisition ID
2019-27916
Location
US-TX-Dallas
Employment Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
20-Technology
Overview
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Responsibilities
WORK ACTIVITIES/CONTEXT:
Technical Expertise:
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Effectively applies knowledge and skills of software development and testing to solve a range of problems.
* Partners with other Technology Teammembers to provide advice or solutions within his or her area of expertise.
* Keeps informed about current developments within his or her area of expertise.
Analytical Expertise:
* Proactively identifies problems, performs root cause analysis, investigates information, performs impact analysis; formulates and executes plans to develop solutions.
* Identifies strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
* Understands and can estimate effort and value for solutions
* Understands at a broad level how technology platforms/architectures are applied to automated business solutions.
Systems Development Engineering:
* Facilitate or complete Analysis, design, and programming of viable solutions to high complexity business problems according to user specifications.
* Develop or approve detail program specifications.
* Partner with Enterprise Architecture to evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, and influence technical designs.
Testing / Deliverable Quality:
* Participate in system and acceptance testing.
* Ensure that systems are functionally appropriate, technically sound, and well integrated.
* Test and implement system and enhancements using techniques that preserve system integrity.
Production Support:
* Responsible for immediate response to production program issues.
Task Management:
* Sets up or follows established procedures and standards to ensure high quality and quantity of work.
* Understand dependency identification processes in technology work, verifies information and carefully reviews and checks the accuracy of own work.
* Establishes or follows prioritization processes to drive work and has a sense of urgency about getting work completed.
* Looks for and seizes opportunities to do more or to do things better.
* Analyze and resolve multiple complex problems without direction.
* Research and recommend alternative actions for problem resolution.
* Employ productivity aids in all aspects of assignments.
* Highly organized and self-directed.
Communication:
* Appropriately shares ideas and information with others.
* Practices attentive and active listening.
* Ensures that regular and consistent communications take place.
* Expresses ideas clearly and concisely in writing.
* Expresses oneself clearly in conversation and interaction with others.
Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description.
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders.
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
EDUCATION:
* BS/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Engineer, Business, Information Technology, or other related degree or formal equivalent technical training preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
One year work experience as a Software Engineer, Developer, Architect, or relevant college coursework or formal equivalent technical training preferred
At least one Software Engineering Internship preferred
Demonstrated leadership and initiative preferred
Strong organizational skills preferred
Ability to solve problems creatively preferred
Participation in a Hackathon, or Development-focused Capston Project preferred
Leadership position in an organization/club preferred
SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/WORK STYLE:
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines.
Core Knowledge:
* Basic knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, concepts, and technologies obtained through formal training and/or work experience.
* Basic knowledge of full stack development is preferred.
* Basic knowledge of at least one of the following areas:
* Java (Spring, XML, Web SVC)
* HTML (JavaScript, React, Angular)
* Mobile Development
* General (Ruby, Pearl, Swift)
Critical Skills:
* Demonstrated partnering, communication, and negotiation skills working with various Technology or partner Teams.
* Able to analyze small Business or technical problems, articulating the problem or root cause, and translating the analysis into viable solution recommendations.
* Able to work effectively in a strong Customer service/ Team oriented environment.
* Able to take on multiple assignments, whether administrative or project related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in all responsible work.
* Able to prioritize effectively.
* Able to develop, present, and effectively communicate ideas and strategies to a variety of audiences.
* Demonstrate programming aptitude and ability for logical and abstract thinking.
* Facilitate and complete Analysis, design, and programming of viable solutions to complex business problems in conjunction with other teams and users.
* Exposure to Agile methodologies strongly preferred.
* Experience with AWS, Azure preferred.
* Problem solving ability and strong written/verbal communications skills.
* Ability to stay organized and manage multiple and concurrent assignments under tight deadlines.
* Works well in a culture that is open, direct, respectful, courteous and compassionate.
* Quick learner, self-motivated, team oriented, with a sense of humor.
Other Qualifications
Must maintain well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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