Sr Technical Lead (Java, AWS)

The Senior Technical Lead (Java, AWS) will be responsible for leading the development of the AWS cloud platform, managing a team of developers, and ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Key duties include overseeing IaC libraries (AWS CDK), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Action), and internal developer portal (Backstage), as well as integrating new AWS services and tools. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, at least 3 years of software development experience, and strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS services, and infrastructure as code. Legal authorisation to work in the United States is mandatory. The base salary ranges from $112,480 to $146,540, with eligibility for bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

The Senior Technical Lead (Java, AWS) at United Airlines is responsible for driving the development of AWS-based cloud platforms, leading a team of developers, and aligning platform roadmaps with organisational goals. This role serves as the technical expert, overseeing cloud platform development efforts, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) libraries, CI/CD pipelines, and internal developer portals. The position requires evaluating and integrating new AWS services, setting coding and architecture standards, and ensuring platform security and maintainability. Compensation ranges from $112,480 to $146,540 per hour, with eligibility for bonuses, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave, 401(k), and more.

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Description

Job overview and responsibilities

• The Senior Technical Lead
• IT will drive the development of our AWS-based cloud platform while leading a team of developers. This is done in partnership with leadership to align platform roadmap with product and organizational goals and perform the role as the technical expert. They will be responsible for leading the Cloud Platform Development efforts across IaC libraries (AWS CDK), CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Action), and Internal developer Portal (Backstage). This will involve evaluating and integrating new AWS services and tools to continuously improve platform capabilities. They will also set coding and architecture standards for platform components, ensure consistency, security, and maintainability. In close collaboration with the application team, they will work to define and implement scalable, secure, and reusable cloud architecture patterns. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in software development, deep expertise in AWS cloud technologies, and proven leadership in technical delivery.

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• Computer Science or related field preferred
• 3+ years of software development experience
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java, Spring Boot and AWS
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including EKS, ECS, Kubernetes, Route 53, Redis Cache, IAM Roles, S3, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS
• Experience building event-driven and asynchronous systems
• Experience in implementing microservices and distributed systems
• Deep Knowledge of AWS architecture and Infrastructure as a Code using AWS CDK (or similar tools)
• Technical Leadership Abilities
• Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic planning and technical leadership
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

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

• Airlines industry background
• People leadership experience

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 [Job Accommodations@united.com](mailto:Job Accommodations@united.com)

Job overview and responsibilities

• The Senior Technical Lead
• IT will drive the development of our AWS-based cloud platform while leading a team of developers. This is done in partnership with leadership to align platform roadmap with product and organizational goals and perform the role as the technical expert. They will be responsible for leading the Cloud Platform Development efforts across IaC libraries (AWS CDK), CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Action), and Internal developer Portal (Backstage). This will involve evaluating and integrating new AWS services and tools to continuously improve platform capabilities. They will also set coding and architecture standards for platform components, ensure consistency, security, and maintainability. In close collaboration with the application team, they will work to define and implement scalable, secure, and reusable cloud architecture patterns. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in software development, deep expertise in AWS cloud technologies, and proven leadership in technical delivery.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• Computer Science or related field preferred
• 3+ years of software development experience
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java, Spring Boot and AWS
• Hands-on experience with AWS services, including EKS, ECS, Kubernetes, Route 53, Redis Cache, IAM Roles, S3, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS
• Experience building event-driven and asynchronous systems
• Experience in implementing microservices and distributed systems
• Deep Knowledge of AWS architecture and Infrastructure as a Code using AWS CDK (or similar tools)
• Technical Leadership Abilities
• Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic planning and technical leadership
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

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

• Airlines industry background
• People leadership experience

Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading the Cloud Platform Development efforts across Infrastructure as Code libraries, CI/CD pipelines, and internal developer portals.
• Play a key role in shaping the evaluation and integration of new AWS services and tools to improve platform capabilities.
• Take ownership of setting coding and architecture standards for platform components, ensuring consistency, security, and maintainability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define and implement scalable, secure, and reusable cloud architecture patterns.
• Deliver high-quality technical leadership by balancing hands-on development with strategic planning and technical leadership.

Skills:

• Strong hands-on development experience with Java, Spring Boot, and AWS is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise with AWS services such as EKS, ECS, Kubernetes, Route 53, Redis Cache, IAM Roles, S3, DynamoDB, and SQS/SNS.
• Experience building event-driven and asynchronous systems is required.
• Proven ability to implement microservices and distributed systems.
• Deep knowledge of AWS architecture and Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK or similar tools is necessary.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic planning and technical leadership is required.
• Experience in the airline industry is preferred.
• People leadership experience is considered an asset.

Education:

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• A degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.