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Lead Engineer – Automation Modernization at United Airlines, Houston, TX

Lead Engineer – Automation Modernization at United Airlines in Houston, TX. $112,480 to $146,540 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

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Description
United's Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.
Job Overview and Responsibilities
This role leads the design and development of RESTful APIs and reusable automation services that modernize enterprise services, including device lifecycle, incident management, secure file transfer and job scheduling solutions. The position applies strong software engineering practices to create scalable, secure, and supportable self-service capabilities while improving the developer and user experience through clear documentation, observability, and reliable integrations. The Lead Engineer also provides technical direction across complex implementations and collaborates with platform, infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to advance modernization roadmaps and drive adoption.

Design, develop, and maintain REST APIs to enable automation and self-service capabilities across enterprise platforms (e.g., SkyNet, Operations Orchestrator, Harness, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Automation Platform, Secure File Transfer, job scheduling systems like Control-M)
Modernize legacy automation workflows by exposing reusable services and APIs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (platform, infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams) to integrate automation solutions
Drive adoption of self-service capabilities by creating intuitive API-driven interfaces and documentation
Implement best practices for API design, versioning, scalability, and security.
Contribute to architectural design discussions and modernization roadmaps to ensure reusable, scalable, and future-ready automation solutions.
Integrate observability and monitoring solutions to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system, platform, and integration issues to ensure stable operations and continuous service delivery.

Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related degree
3+ years of relevant experience
Strong experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices
Experience working with enterprise automation tools, job schedulers, or file transfer platforms
Proficiency in object-oriented programming (e.g., Java, Python, or similar)
Solid understanding of API design principles, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and service orchestration
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex enterprise environments
Strong analytical and systems-thinking mindset
Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Self-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Big Panda, Dynatrace, or AIOps platforms
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
Exposure to workflow automation and orchestration tools

The base pay range for this role is $112,480.00 to $146,540.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [email protected]