Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead Software Engineer to join our team at Southwest Airlines. As a Tech Lead, you will play a crucial role in leading and inspiring a team of engineers in the development, delivery, and operation of highly reliable software that will modernize our operations. This is a remote opportunity based in Seattle, USA, offering a competitive salary of $25/hour. Job Responsibilities: Provide accurate development estimates to support feasibility assessments and planned development activities Create, maintain, review, and approve application designs in collaboration with Solution Engineers and shared services teams Develop, maintain, and review software with a focus on quality and effectiveness Design, develop, review, and implement unit, functional, and integration tests with an emphasis on automation and test-driven development Provide technical oversight to performance testing, ensuring design and results align with anticipated non-functional requirements Plan and supervise application deployment activities and sequencing in non-production and production environments Research new technologies that could improve applications and development activities Identify and resolve technical debt as appropriate, weighing development effort against value returned Mentor and guide Development Team on relevant architecture, design, development, and operations topics Assess code to ensure it is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with programs, devices, or operating systems Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, concepts, and technologies Advanced knowledge of at least one programming language and substantial knowledge of at least one additional programming language Knowledge of project management methodologies and principles Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset to stay ahead of issues Skilled in communication with ability to articulate a clear direction and needs on ideas, approaches, concepts, decisions, risks, impacts, and implications to technical, non-technical, and Executive audiences Ability to express technical implementation and how it delivers business value Ability to lead ideation, demonstrate, and facilitate group thinking sessions Ability to influence effectively without authority up through Senior Leadership levels to achieve desired business results Ability to lead multiple efforts simultaneously, whether administrative or project-related, while maintaining an effective level of completion in their own work What We Offer: Competitive salary of $25/hour Remote work opportunity based in Seattle, USA Full-time employment with a private company Opportunity to work with a leading airline company Collaborative and dynamic work environment Join Our Team! This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with a leading airline company. If you have the skills and passion we're looking for, please submit your application today. Apply for this job