American Airlines

Principal Programmer/Technical Lead, IT Applications

American Airlines$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience
  • 8 years of Java Development Environment (JDE) experience
  • 2 years in Application Programming Interface (ADI) framework / REST development
  • 2 years in mid-range web services development
  • Preferred: Master's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience
  • Preferred: 3 years of technical leadership experience

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to define strategy and requirements
  • Drive strategic initiatives and secure commitments for new projects
  • Lead application teams from design through delivery phases
  • Apply best practices in software engineering for web applications
  • Provide technical guidance for developing custom and off-the-shelf solutions
  • Establish development standards with architects and ensure adherence
  • Manage application performance and provide 24x7 production support

Benefits

  • Travel perks for you, your family, and friends across a global network
  • Comprehensive health benefits available from day one
  • Wellness programs to support your personal well-being
  • 401(k) program with employer contributions after one year
  • Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and various discounts
Full Job Description
6/10/26

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 86015

Job Description

What you'll do

  • Works with product management, business analysts, developers, testers and architectural teams to define strategy and requirements
  • Develops and drives high-level strategic initiatives and secures commitment from external and internal teams for new initiatives
  • Drives consensus on technical approach, sets timelines, and leads cross-functional application teams from design through delivery
  • Applies software engineering best industry practices to web applications and services
  • Provides technical guidance, direction, and decisions to team developing custom and off-the-shelf web applications and services
  • Works with Application/Enterprise Architects to establish development and deployment standards, and ensures adherence to technology platform decisions
  • Ensures IT application development process standards and disciplines including solution delivery, project management, work requests, and QA are established, effectively managed and performed.
  • Organizes and maintains performance of any application issues in accordance with agreed SLA. Organizes and provides 24x7 production support for the applications


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
  • 8 years of Java Development Environment (JDE) experience
  • 2 years Application Programming Interface (ADI) framework / REST development
  • 2 years in web services (mid-range) development


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
  • 3 years technical leadership of IT personnel


Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases including Azure SQL, Oracle, and MongoDB
  • Strong experience with Azure cloud services including Azure Event Hub, Azure Service Bus, and Azure SQL, along with hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, Istio, HashiCorp Vault, and PingFederate for identity and access management
  • Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions and ArgoCD (GitOps) for CI/CD pipeline implementation
  • Ensure code quality, security, and maintainability using SonarQube, along with enforcing coding standards and best practices
  • Ability to translate functional and non-functional requirements into scalable, high-quality technical designs with a focus on microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures
  • Effective collaboration with onshore/offshore teams and maintaining project documentation using SharePoint
  • Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Reactive (WebFlux), Spring Cloud Stream, and Spring AI for building scalable, event-driven microservices, with experience in Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, GraphQL, and Akamai
  • Proficient in building modern UI applications using Angular, NgRx, and RxJS
  • Experience designing and implementing Agentic AI solutions and AI-driven automation workflows
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments using Azure DevOps (ADO)
  • Hands-on technical expertise with the ability to mentor and guide team members
  • Experience in performance tuning, service optimization, and efficient resource utilization


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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