Senior Software Engineer (Remote) - Join the Future of Air Travel with Southwest Airlines
Transform the Skies with Your Technical Expertise At Southwest Airlines, we're passionate about connecting people to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Android Platform team, driving the design, development, and implementation of our innovative Southwest App for Android. About the Role: In this remote, full-time position, you'll contribute to the technical direction and feature roadmap for large-scale cloud systems, serve as a technical lead, and mentor other engineers to drive product development. You'll be an integral part of our team, ensuring the continued evolution of our app that supports our mission to offer customers a seamless and high-quality experience. Responsibilities: • Lead the technical direction and feature roadmap for large-scale cloud systems • Guide internal and external development teams in product creation • Analyze project feasibility and identify opportunities for improvement • Collaborate with product managers and clients to define and refine feature requirements • Drive continuous improvement by exploring new technologies and methodologies • Design and implement system solutions, ensuring industry standards and compatibility • Review and test code to ensure quality, structure, and alignment with best practices • Mentor and support other engineers, sharing expertise and helping them grow professionally Qualifications: • Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and technologies • Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Kotlin) with hands-on experience in Android development • Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills • Ability to clearly articulate ideas, strategies, and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders • Strong leadership capabilities, with experience managing multiple assignments and delivering successful results What We Offer: • Competitive salary of $20 - $30 per hour • Flexible remote work environment • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement • Health, dental, and vision benefits • Generous paid time off (PTO) • Access to Southwest Airlines' employee travel benefits How to Apply: If you're passionate about building great technology and contributing to a fast-growing company, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application, including your resume and any relevant portfolio or work samples. Apply Now and Join Our Team! Apply for this job Apply tot his job