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We are looking for a motivated Developer to join our team and support the development and implementation of initiatives within United’s application ecosystem. This role focuses on learning and contributing to software development tasks while working under close guidance from senior team members. The Developer will participate in building cloud‑enabled applications, developing high‑quality code, and collaborating within an Agile team environment while continuously growing technical skills.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance application features using .net (and related frameworks) and JavaScript frameworks (React) under supervision.
- Assist in implementing cloud‑native components and services following established design patterns.
- Write clean, maintainable code and perform basic unit testing.
- Work with APIs, integration points, and front-end/back-end workflows with support from senior team members.
- Help ensure applications follow required quality and performance standards.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with team members to clarify requirements and deliver assigned tasks.
- Support troubleshooting efforts and bug fixes under the guidance of Senior Developers.
- Follow DevOps processes and contribute to CI/CD pipelines through basic automation and code commits.
- Engage in continuous learning of newer tools, technologies, and engineering practices.
Key competencies:
- Strong foundational skills in .net (and related frameworks) and JavaScript frameworks.
- Eagerness to learn cloud-native engineering and modern application development.
- Ability to follow detailed technical guidance and implement tasks accurately.
- Good problem‑solving skills and willingness to ask questions and seek help.
- Effective team collaboration and communication skills.
Hands-on Technical expertise including:
- Backend: Foundational development experience using .net & related frameworks.
- Frontend: Basic exposure to React or similar frameworks.
- Database: Experience with PostgreSQL or any RDBMS; willingness to learn NoSQL concepts.
- Caching / Messaging: Introductory exposure to Redis, Kafka, or similar technologies (learning‑oriented).
- Cloud: Basic understanding of AWS services (Lambda, ECS/EKS) with hands-on work under direction.
- Architecture: Ability to implement assigned components based on detailed designs provided by senior team members.
- DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment tools
Collaboration:
- Work as part of an Agile Scrum team to complete assigned development tasks.
- Coordinate with other Developers, Senior Developers, QA, and business analysts for requirement clarifications.
- Support team members in troubleshooting and issue resolution activities.
- Participate in cross‑time‑zone discussions as needed with the Chicago and Houston teams (mostly as listener/contributor).
Solution Orientation & Result Oriented:
- Assist in solution discussions and contribute technical inputs.
- Participate in reviews and learn from technical assessments led by senior team members.
- Suggest improvements or optimizations within assigned components.
- Deliver assigned tasks with quality and within timelines.
- Ensure alignment to project goals and engineering guidelines.
This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded. This position is for United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.
- Graduate from a reputed engineering college / equivalent
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Exposure to cloud‑native or distributed application development
- Experience with REST APIs, backend-to-frontend integrations
- Exposure to Agile Scrum
- Familiarity with REST APIs and frontend-to-backend integration
- Understanding of software engineering principles
- Exposure to Agile Scrum
- Eagerness to learn modern tools and technologies
- Effective communication and willingness to collaborate
- Computer Science / Information Technology / related fields
- Experience contributing to modernization or refactoring of enterprise systems
- AWS Cloud
- Exposure to NoSQL databases is good to have.
- Exposure to containerization, CI/CD
