American Airlines

Engineer/Sr Engineer, IT Kubernetes

American Airlines • $108K — $130K *
Fort Worth, TX 76137In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of experience in software development, platform engineering, or infrastructure engineering
  • Kubernetes and platform engineering experience
  • Strong understanding of DevOps philosophy and best practices
  • Preferred: Master's degree in a related technical discipline
  • Preferred: Azure or Kubernetes technical certifications
  • Preferred: 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Responsibilities

  • Develop infrastructure as code using Terraform, Python, and GitHub Actions for Kubernetes management
  • Manage the lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters, including upgrades and best practices
  • Document solutions and architectural patterns for the Kubernetes environment
  • Implement security policies on Kubernetes clusters in collaboration with internal IT teams
  • Optimize cluster performance and resource utilization across environments
  • Troubleshoot Kubernetes issues related to deployed resources
  • Participate in incident response and platform support to ensure reliability

Benefits

  • Travel perks for you and your family to explore 365 destinations
  • Immediate access to health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits
  • Wellness programs to support personal health and well-being
  • 401(k) program with employer contributions after one year
  • Additional benefits including employee assistance programs and discounts on various services
Full Job Description
10/2/26

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 88206

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.
  • Develop infrastructure as code using Terraform, Python, and GitHub Actions to manage Kubernetes
  • Manage the lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters, including upgrades and implementing best practices.
  • Document solutions, architectural patterns, and best practices around the Kubernetes environment
  • Work with internal IT teams (Risk, Security, Compliance) to implement security policies on Kubernetes clusters.
  • Implement observability solutions on Kubernetes and develop alerting and monitoring
  • Optimize cluster performance, workload scheduling, resource utilization, and cost efficiency across on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Set up and manage the networking plumbing for Kubernetes.
  • Troubleshoot Kubernetes issues related to resources deployed on the cluster
  • Collaborate with internal application teams to best utilize Kubernetes
  • Encourage an environment of sharing and team work among the team.
  • Stay current with systems technology best practices and changing technologies, in order to maintain domain expertise and recommend enhancements or changes
  • Support communication and response process by responding to users on system issues, maintenance, and system status, and advising and escalating on any prolonged or major issues
  • Participate in incident response, root-cause analysis, platform support, and an on-call off-hours support to ensure platform reliability and availability.


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
  • Kubernetes and platform engineering experience
  • A strong understanding of DevOps philosophy and best practices
  • 3 years of experience as a software developer, platform engineer, or infrastructure engineer

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
  • Azure or Kubernetes technical certifications, such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification
  • 2+ years of Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service(AKS) with deep understanding of container orchestration and distributed system concepts
  • 2+ years of experience implementing infrastructure as code

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Advanced ability to plan strategically for current and future business environments, including future technology and business design changes to create flexible, scalable solutions
  • In-depth knowledge of IT business operations, systems requirements, and processes
  • Experience keeping production environments operating at peak performance on the cloud and in containers
  • Experience managing production Kubernetes infrastructure with exposure to the use of cloud vendor Kubernetes solutions such as AKS'Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code and configuration as code built and deployment using CI/CD best practices. Working experience with GitHub/GitHub Actions and ArgoCD are preferred.
  • Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio
  • Experience with Observability technologies and optimizing monitoring using tools such as Prometheus, Dynatrace, Grafana, or Datadog
  • Knowledge of Linux OS, network, and Azure PaaS solutions
  • Desire to be part of an incredible team. That means being someone the team can count on, who communicates honestly, respects others and their views, can adapt quickly to changing priorities, and drives positive change.


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
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
-$8.8 billion
Founded
1930
5 Year Trend
-5.7%
Revenue
$17.3 billion
NASDAQ
AAL
* Ladders Estimates

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