Senior .NET Developer - Information Technology

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

1d•$112,480 - $146,540

About The Position

United Airlines' Digital Technology team designs, develops, and maintains large-scale technology solutions using innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions. The Senior Developer - IT is an experienced software development professional who leads the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software solutions that support business goals and user experiences. The role calls for deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to engineering best practices, collaborating across functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable applications across web, mobile, and cloud platforms. The position participates in the full software development life cycle, reviews code and estimates, tests and debugs software, and uses source control and bug-tracking systems. It also involves staying current with technologies and practices, evaluating emerging and third-party technologies, resolving performance and production issues, and guiding project technical direction. The developer participates in design meetings, analyzes user needs and technical requirements, mentors junior developers, and leads technology teams that may include company employees and vendor contractors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
At least 3 years of hands-on software development experience in an Agile environment.
Proficiency in .NET or another modern programming language such as Java.
Strong experience with front-end and/or backend frameworks.
Solid understanding of databases and system integration.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables, short- and long-term, in a busy and aggressive environment.
Self-motivation, strong communication skills, and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
Successful completion of an interview.
Reliable, punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DevOps.
Knowledge of automated testing, security best practices, and observability tools.
Understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and ability to use them for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving while validating outputs and following responsible AI, data privacy, and security policies.

Responsibilities

Manage and participate in the full development life cycle, including concept, design, build, deployment, testing, production release, and support.
Review code for accuracy, functionality, and adherence to coding standards; participate in testing and debugging.
Use source control and bug-tracking systems effectively.
Review software development and delivery estimates for quality and accuracy.
Perform unit testing, including testing edge cases, usability, and overall reliability.
Stay current with software development technologies, tools, and best practices.
Research emerging technologies and assess their potential to enhance the platform.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement third-party software as needed.
Identify performance issues, bottlenecks, and bugs, and implement improvements to reliability and user experience.
Conduct performance tuning and root cause analysis of production issues.
Guide project technical direction and mentor junior developers; may manage a team or oversee project tasks.
Participate in design meetings and analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
Collaborate with and lead employee and vendor-contractor technology teams in planning and execution.