American Airlines

Sr Principal Architect, IT Applications

American Airlines$145K — $175K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 8 years of application systems development experience
  • 5 years architectural and design experience
  • Master's in a related discipline preferred
  • 5 years of technical or team leadership experience preferred
  • 2+ years' experience in Agile methodology preferred
  • 2+ years' experience in DevOps deployment processes preferred
  • 1+ years' Palantir development/enablement experience preferred
  • Airline industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Ensure technical excellence of a major product or product group
  • Create detailed designs and code key components
  • Elevate team's technical maturity in design, testing, availability, and security
  • Manage product and technical stakeholder relations
  • Identify and mitigate IT risks, ensuring compliance
  • Drive innovation by implementing solutions that enhance efficiency
  • Communicate technical concepts to a diverse audience
  • Develop and execute IT strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Mentor product and portfolio developers

Benefits

  • Travel perks with access to over 6,800 daily flights globally
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits from day one
  • Wellness programs designed to support personal health goals
  • 401(k) program with employer contributions after one year
  • Additional benefits including Employee Assistance Program and discounts on travel services
Full Job Description
9/3/26

Location: DFW Headquarters Building 7 (DFW-SV07)
Cities: Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID: 87971

Job Description

What you'll do

  • Responsible for technical excellence of a major product or product group.
  • Responsible for creating detailed designs, defining patterns, coding key components, troubleshooting technical issues, securing, modernizing, refactoring and technical debt reduction.
  • Responsible for elevating team's technical maturity in design, testing, availability, security and other non-functionals....
  • Responsible for product/product group and technical stakeholder management.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate IT risks, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations.
  • Innovation: Drive innovation within the organization by exploring new technologies and implementing solutions that improve efficiency and drive business value.
  • Communication: Effectively communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating understanding and buy-in for IT initiatives.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and execute IT strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring technology initiatives support organizational goals.
  • Mentors product and portfolio developers


All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 8 years of application systems development experience
  • 5 years architectural and design experience


Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
  • Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline
  • 5 years of technical or team leadership experience
  • 2+ years' experience in Agile methodology
  • 2+ years' experience in DevOps deployment processes
  • 1+ years' Palantir development/enablement experience
  • Airline industry experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications
  • Background in Enterprise/Solutions Architecture or software engineering
  • Command of architecture, design patterns and business processes
  • Mastery of application, data and infrastructure architecture disciplines
  • Knowledge of industry wide technology trends and best practices
  • Expertise in working in in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals, and passionate about building an innovative culture
  • Experienced in technology transformations and migration to one or more Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP or OCI
  • Strong technical leader able to drive to outcomes and mentor delivery teams
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) tools and platforms
  • Hands-on experience with containers and container orchestration platforms (aka Docker & Kubernetes)
  • Expertise in one or more cloud native relational databases such as MySql, PostgreSql and NoSQL databases such as Cassandra and MongoDB highly desired
  • Demonstrated track record in building platforms and tools that accelerate technology transformations
  • Expertise with databases and migration to/from enterprise class databases highly desired


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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