Associate Developer - Workforce Opportunity Services

Overview:

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Working for WOS is more than a job, it’s the start of a new career, a unique opportunity to develop your skills through training and individual mentorship. Founded in 2005, Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS) is a leading nonprofit organization committed to developing the skills of untapped talent from historically underrepresented communities through partnerships with organizations dedicated to diversifying their workforce. This includes people of color, first-generation college graduates, veterans, and early-career aspirants.

 

Overview:

This job is a member of the Information Technology Team within the Information Technology Division. Responsible for leveraging cutting edge technology to solve business problems at American Airlines by participating in all phases of the development process from inception through transition, advocating the agile process and test-driven development, using object-oriented development tools to analyze, model, design, construct and test reusable objects, and making the codebase a better place to live and work.

American Airlines is a commercial airline providing passenger and cargo transportation throughout North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. The following describes the essential job functions, job qualifications, and other requirements of the job. While not an exhaustive description, it is intended to accurately reflect the current job. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it deems it appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations. Management will consider providing reasonable accommodations as necessary to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act or other applicable federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations that facilitate successful performance of all essential job functions will not impact an individual’s paygrade or level.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for leveraging cutting edge technology to solve business problems at American Airlines by participating in all phases of the development process from inception through transition, advocating the agile process and test-driven development, using object-oriented development tools to analyze, model, design, construct and test reusable objects, and making the codebase better.

• Collaborates with leaders, business analysts, project managers, IT architects, technical leads and other developers, along with internal customers, to understand needs and develop solutions according to business requirements
• Maintains and enhances existing enterprise services, applications, and platforms using domain driven design and test-driven development
• Troubleshoots and debugs complex issues; identifies and implements solutions
• Assists with creation of detailed project specifications, requirements, and estimates; ensures tasks and projects are completed on time and within scope
• Works with software architects to ensure decisions meet long-term enterprise growth needs
• Supports the development of coding standards and adheres to best practices and security guidelines
• Researches and implements new technologies to enhance current processes, security, and performance
• Works extended hours when needed, in order to support the production environment

Qualifications:

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 2 years of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Available to work full-time

Preferred Requirements:

• 3+ years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience
• Airline industry experience, including business processes and supporting technology desired
• Skills, Licenses & Certifications. Demonstrated experience in the following:
  
  • Java, XML, HTML, or similar
  • Web Services, such as REST/SOAP, JSON/WSDL/XML
  • Eclipse or similar IDE
  • Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS)
  • Oracle – PL/SQL, DB2 SQL
  • Object Oriented Analysis, Design Patterns, and Frameworks
  • Experience with DevOps Toolchain methodologies, including Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration, and Continuous Deployment
  • Experience with Agile project management methodology
  • Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments
  • Possess a keen desire to learn and expand depth of knowledge
  • bility to analyze complex problems and implement solutions and/or workarounds
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)
• Language & Communication Skills
  
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all levels within the organization
  • Ability to explain technical concepts and adjust messaging based on the audience, including non-technical groups
  • Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work well within a team environment, as well as independently

Additional Information:

Duration:

• Full-Time

Location:

• Tempe, AZ

Salary:

• $35.00/Hour (Plus Benefits)

Benefits:

• Low Cost Health Insurance
• Free Training (Program specific)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Company Holidays
• Education Assistance/Reimbursement (Toward first degree - Bachelors/Associates)
• Individual Mentor 
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Interest free loans (Case basis)

About Us:

At WOS, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and ensuring a workplace free from all forms of discrimination or harassment. We strongly encourage women, people of color, people who are veterans, people who identify as LGBTQIA, and members of ethnic minorities to apply!

Pay Range:Up to USD $35.00/Hr.