Southwest Airlines seeks a Senior Software Engineer to support Ground Operations’ Workforce Strategy and Planning applications. In this hybrid Dallas, TX role, you will help evolve a modern platform that replaces the current long-term workforce planning solution, with responsibilities spanning design, delivery, testing, release, and ongoing support.

Role Focus

Work on workforce optimization products for a large-scale cloud environment. The position includes technical leadership responsibilities, mentoring Software Engineers, and contributing to a feature roadmap for complex systems that support workforce strategy and planning use cases.

Responsibilities

Set technical direction and help define the feature roadmap for large-scale cloud systems
Serve as a technical lead, contributing to and directing development efforts across internal and external team members
Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions
Drive detailed feature requirement definition through collaboration with product managers and customers
Support continuous improvement by evaluating alternatives and new technologies
Prepare and implement solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming
Evaluate code for validity, structure, industry standards, and compatibility with browsers, devices, and operating systems
Mentor Software Engineers through advice, coaching, and training opportunities to support skill and knowledge growth
Maintain job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations
Perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information systems or similar fields of study, or equivalent advanced level experience
Advanced-level experience with seasoned, specialized knowledge in software development and methodologies
Ability to articulate ideas, approach, concepts, options, risk, impact, and guidance to technical, non-technical, and Leadership audiences (verbal and visual)
Ability to lead multiple assignments, including administrative or project-related work, while maintaining successful completion of responsible tasks
Ability to mentor others
Ability to lead ideating, presentations, mentoring, and group-thinking sessions
Ability to influence without authority
Ability to communicate and interact in English to meet job demands
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy
Ability to maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to comply with Company attendance standards
Ability to travel and/or attend Company and non-Company facilities and remote locations as necessary

Technologies

Python, Node.js, React.js, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
REST APIs, microservices, distributed applications, MicroFront End applications
Playwright
AWS DynamoDB, AWS cloud services
CI/CD
Relational databases, NoSQL databases
Docker, Kubernetes

Preferred Qualifications

Strong experience with Python, Node.js, React.js, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, and distributed applications
Experience with MicroFront End applications and test automation tools such as Playwright
Practical experience with AWS DynamoDB
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and CI/CD practices
Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes

Compensation

Competitive market salary: $138,800 to $154,200 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and are awarded at the discretion of the company

Benefits

Fly for free as a privilege on any open seat on all Southwest flights, including eligible dependents
401(k) retirement savings support with Company contributions up to 9.3% of eligible earnings
Potential annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan
Competitive health insurance for you and eligible dependents (including pets)
Health plan coverage options starting from the very first day of employment, with 30 days to select and enroll and coverage retroactively available to the first day
Market salary between $138,800 and $154,200 per year

For additional details: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

Work Location and Schedule

Dallas, TX (hybrid)
Voluntary remote work is available for the majority of working time within the Dallas-Fort Worth area
Occasional on-site presence may be required at the Corporate Campus for training, meetings, and business needs
Limited travel for business purposes may be required

Additional Notes

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required
No current or future work authorization sponsorship is available for this role
JOB POSTING END DATE: 09/24/2026

Department

Technology

Sr Software Engineer

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