About the role

Department:

Talent & Org Strategy

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

EMPLOYER: Southwest Airlines Co.

JOB TITLE:      Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

LOCATION:    Dallas, TX (hybrid role, may work from home)

DUTIES:

Design and build enterprise cloud infrastructure automation, pipelines, and cloud capabilities for services on AWS; partner with application, security, and architecture teams to build re-usable and secure cloud infrastructure; evaluate cloud services and architecture to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; implement automation tools and frameworks for automatic code deployment (CI/CD); work with the development team to deploy and manage tools that support software development life cycle automation, configuration management, and release management; understand technical architecture with automation to support complex delivery across a wide range of digital and enterprise applications; lead the design, development, and evolution of cloud infrastructure; establish and/or follow procedures, standards, and prioritization processes; consult with stakeholders to specify requirements and solutions which address business challenges and opportunities; serve as a subject matter expert in cloud infrastructure, perform design reviews and consult with teams to ensure design best practices; maintain business continuity and disaster recovery processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electronic Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field, and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or as a Software Engineer, Applications Developer, DevOps Engineer, or in a related/similar position.
Experience therein to include 5 years in code development, unit testing, and code review for business applications, developing cloud microservices, legacy back-end services, and AWS Cloud Infrastructure as a Service including Kubernetes, VPC, Lambdas, and API Gateway; 5 years using Java, Python, React, and JavaScript, building containerized solutions using Docker or Podman, and developing CI/CD solutions in GitLab pipelines; and 3 years in developing metrics and observability solutions to measure performance using Grafana, CloudWatch, and Prometheus, and building applications using infrastructure-as-code (IAC) such as Terraform. Hybrid role, ability to work from home.

CONTACT: To apply, send resume to SWARecruiting@wnco.com.

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Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Southwest Airlines thrives on a low-cost, customer-centric model, attracting employees who value efficiency and a dynamic work environment.
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•Southwest Airlines offers competitive salaries and benefits, attracting talent in a competitive industry.
•The airline's strong focus on customer service creates a positive work culture.
•Southwest's extensive domestic network provides diverse career opportunities in various locations.

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•The airline industry faces volatility due to fluctuating fuel prices and economic downturns.
•Southwest's low-cost model may limit resources for employee development.
•Intense competition from other low-cost carriers can impact job security.

Why Southwest Airlines

•Southwest Airlines is known for its no-frills service, simplifying operations.
•The company maintains a unique open seating policy, enhancing boarding efficiency.
•Southwest's employee-first culture is reflected in its consistently high workplace satisfaction ratings.

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About Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

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Southwest Airlines is a major American airline known for its low-cost fares and no-frills service. It operates more than 4,000 flights daily to over 100 destinations across the United States and near-international locations.