American Airlines

Engineer/Sr Engineer, IT Data

American Airlines$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 3+ years in software development, focusing on Agile and DevOps practices.
  • 3+ years of data analytics experience with SQL and various data platforms.
  • 2+ years of experience in cloud development and data lake technologies, primarily in Microsoft Azure.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages like Python, Spark, and Unix.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement analytics solutions in collaboration with data application teams and product owners.
  • Utilize Azure products for data migration and engineering tasks.
  • Oversee all stages of development lifecycle including design, cloud engineering, and performance tuning.
  • Provide technical leadership and work collaboratively in team settings and independently.
  • Partake in a DevOps team responsible for complete product ownership and support.
  • Develop batch and streaming data pipelines using cloud technologies.
  • Establish coding standards and mentor team members on technical expertise.

Benefits

  • Travel perks for you, family, and friends to explore destinations through American Airlines.
  • Immediate access to health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits on your first day.
  • Wellness programs tailored to support your health and well-being.
  • 401(k) program contributions available after one year of employment.
  • Additional benefits include employee assistance programs, pet insurance, and discounts on various travel and leisure services.
Full Job Description
6/26/26

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 7 (DFW-SV07)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 86404

Job Description

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
  • Work closely with source data application teams and product owners to design, implement and support analytics solutions that provide insights to make better decisions
  • Implement data migration and data engineering solutions using Azure products and services: (Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Event Hub, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Databricks, etc.) and traditional data warehouse tools
  • Perform multiple aspects involved in the development lifecycle - design, cloud engineering (Infrastructure, network, security, and administration), ingestion, preparation, data modeling, testing, CICD pipelines, performance tuning, deployments, consumption, BI, alerting, prod support
  • Provide technical leadership and collaborate within a team environment as well as work independently
  • Be a part of a DevOps team that completely owns and supports their product
  • Implement batch and streaming data pipelines using cloud technologies
  • Leads development of coding standards, best practices and privacy and security guidelines
  • Mentors' others on technical and domain skills to create multi-functional teams


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of experience in software development (Agile, DevOps), designing, developing, and implementing large-scale applications or data engineering solutions.
  • 3+ years of data analytics experience using SQL and working with data platforms like Teradata, Cassandra, MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake, ADLS, and Azure Data Explorer.
  • 2+ years of cloud development and data lake experience, primarily in Microsoft Azure (EventHub, Data Factory, Databricks, Blob Storage, Power BI, Azure Functions, etc.).


Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience
  • 5+ years software solution development using agile, dev ops, product model that includes designing, developing, and implementing large-scale applications or data engineering solutions
  • 5+ years data analytics experience using SQL
  • 3+ years full-stack development experience, preferably in Azure
  • 3+ years of cloud development and data lake experience (prefer Microsoft Azure) including Azure EventHub, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, ADX, ASA, Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Power Apps and Power BI
  • Airline Industry Experience

Skills, Licenses, and Certifications
  • Scripting experience with Python, Spark, Unix, and SQL.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and Terraform.
  • Proficiency in BI tools including Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, Alteryx, Denodo, and Grafana.
  • Experience with data warehousing tools like DataStage and Informatica.
  • Knowledge of data governance and privacy tools such as Informatica Axon, EDC, and BigID.
  • Expertise with the Azure Technology stack for data management, data ingestion, capture, processing, curation and creating consumption layers
  • Expertise in providing practical direction within the Azure Native cloud services
  • Azure Development Track Certification (preferred)
  • Spark Certification (preferred)


What 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

About American Airlines

US Airways provides international and domestic air transport in the United States. It is owned by the American Airlines Group. US Airways utilizes a fleet of 343 mainline jet aircrafts, along with 278 regional jet and turbo-prop aircrafts operated by contract and subsidiary airlines under the name US Airways Express. It was originally established as All American Aviation.It operates an airline network with 193 destinations in 24 countries in North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. It also operates the US Airways Shuttle, a US Airways brand which provides hourly service between Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C.As of October 2013, US Airways employed 32,312 people worldwide and operated 3,028 daily flights.US Airways is a member of Oneworld, and it currently operates along with American Airlines as a result of a merge between the two holding companies of these airliners.US Airways was established in 1973. It operates hubs at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, Philadelphia Inte...

American Airlines Careers

Join the dynamic team at American Airlines, a leader in global aviation and an innovator in the airline industry. With a wide range of job opportunities, American Airlines is the perfect place to advance your career, offering roles that cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At American Airlines, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to providing world-class service and shaping the future of travel. Our employees enjoy a culture of collaboration and respect, where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. With American Airlines, you can contribute to a legacy of innovation and leadership in the skies. Transform Your Career American Airlines is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your career through a robust suite of professional development and diversity training programs. Our leadership is committed to nurturing talent and recognizes the value of each individual’s growth. Join a team that leads with integrity and a passion for progress. At American Airlines, your career trajectory is bolstered by our commitment to innovation and excellence in the aviation industry. Internship Opportunities Kickstart your career with an internship at American Airlines. Gain invaluable industry experience, build your resume, and make connections that will propel your professional life. Our internships offer hands-on experience in a variety of departments, helping you discover your path in the aviation industry. Benefits of Working With Us American Airlines places immense value on the well-being of its team members. Employees enjoy competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee discounts, and flexible spending accounts. More than just perks, our benefits are designed to support your life, both at work and at home. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking to enhance your career in engineering, customer service, or leadership, American Airlines has a position that will match your skills and passions. We are continuously hiring and looking for motivated individuals who are ready to take their careers to new heights. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that align with your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. SEARCH AMERICAN AIRLINES JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at American Airlines.
Learn more about American Airlines
Size
123,400 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$8.8 billion
Founded
1930
5 Year Trend
-5.7%
Revenue
$17.3 billion
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