Innovation Lead Programmer - Remote Opportunity ($35/Hour)

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Innovation Lead Programmer to join our team at Southwest Airlines. As a core member of our team, you will play a key role in driving success and delivering high-quality software solutions. This remote opportunity offers a competitive salary of $35/hour, reflecting your skills and experience.

At Southwest Airlines, we are committed to providing a stable and supportive work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and teamwork. We value imagination, creativity, and development, and we encourage our employees to share these values with our customers. As a representative of our company, you will be expected to embody our values and provide exceptional service to our clients.

Job Summary

The Innovation Lead Programmer will lead and influence a team of developers in the design, delivery, and operation of highly reliable software that will modernize our operations. This role will serve as a liaison between the Development Team and other departments to ensure alignment and meet ongoing delivery expectations. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert with a collaborative mindset, able to work with various teams across the organization and provide tools to support our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate development estimates and support project planning activities
• Design, maintain, review, and approve application architectures in collaboration with Solution Architects and shared services teams
• Develop, maintain, and review software with a focus on quality and effectiveness
• Develop, maintain, review, and execute unit, functional, and integration tests with a focus on automation and test-driven development
• Provide technical oversight for performance testing, ensuring design and results align with anticipated non-functional requirements
• Analyze new technologies that could improve applications and development activities
• Identify and resolve technical debt as appropriate, weighing development effort against value returned
• Mentor and guide the Development Team on relevant architecture, design, development, and operations topics
• Assess code to ensure it is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with programs, devices, or operating systems

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of software development principles, practices, concepts, and technologies
• Advanced knowledge of at least one programming language and broad knowledge of at least one additional programming language
• Knowledge of project management process and principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to staying ahead of issues
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate clear direction and needs to technical, non-technical, and executive audiences
• Ability to lead ideation, demonstrate, and facilitate group thinking sessions
• Ability to influence without authority up to Senior Management levels to achieve desired business results
• Ability to lead multiple efforts simultaneously, whether administrative or project-related, while maintaining a high level of completion in their own work

Education and Experience

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent traditional training
• Required: Master-level experience, broad and extensive knowledge in computer programming
• Preferred: experience in AWS Cloud, SaaS, Microservice Architecture, Serverless, NodeJS/Javascript, Python, and SAFe Agile framework

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $35/hour
• Remote work opportunity with flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and talented individual with a passion for software development, please submit your application today. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.