Job Description

Senior Object-Oriented Programmer (Java/C+), JPC-21480
Location: Dallas, Texas
Job Type: Hybrid
Rate: $55-58/Hourly/C2C
Interview Process: 2 Rounds of interview (1st round will be virtual and 2nd round will be in a personal interview)
Client: American Airlines

Description
The successful candidate will join a team responsible for developing the next-generation Crew Watch product suite and maintaining the existing suite of Crew applications. The Crew Watch product suite is used by American Airline's Airport Operations staff and System Integrated Operations Control departments to manage crew operations through the use of sophisticated optimization algorithms and modeling techniques.

The candidate will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle using best practices in object-oriented techniques and Agile. Evaluates requirements and enhancement requests and proposes solutions to crew product suite with careful consideration to cost impact, and compatibility with other systems. Formulates and executes implementation plan for delivery of requested functionality. Analyzes, reviews, creates, and alters existing software and software artifacts to implement new requirements. Actively participates in software design and peer code reviews. Monitors performance and provides support of application after implementation. May provide training on how to use new or enhanced applications. Provides technical assistance and partners with end users to solve operating problems. Investigates and resolves problems with software products and systems.

Qualifications
Requires 5+ years of application development experience, including 4+ years of Java SE experience and/or C+ experience and CI/CD pipeline including GitHub
Requires knowledge, understanding, and experience with Agile principles, preferably Scrum in complete software development lifecycle
Requires ability to work effectively with developers, architects, project managers, business analysts, and business unit partners
Must be able to work well within a team environment as well as independently. Understands teamwork, wants to collaborate. Enjoys daily interactions with the rest of the team.
Eager to learn, especially the business process. Has critical mindset. Takes initiative
Must possess excellent oral/written communication skills and desire to talk to Business
Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language
Applicants must have a degree in Engineering or Computer Science; MS in Computer Science is preferred
Knowledge of In-memory computing technologies such as GigaSpaces XAP; IBM Streams and databases (SqlServer, MongoDB) is a plus

Nice to Have skills:
Basic understanding of Optimization and some experience with CPLEX or Xpress
UI Development Experience
Airline industry experience