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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer - **Company:** Delta Air Lines, Inc. - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Amazon DynamoDB, Meta-Data Management, OAuth, OpenID, OpenShift, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, AWS AppSync, Backend, Git, Cloudformation, Material UI, Production Code, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Api Design, Api Gateway, Software Version Control, Api Management, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/91494D8D8E444449A0A7C8358EB910CF/job/ ## About the Role What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications) * Experience: 2 to 5 years of professional,hands-on software development experience. * Frontend: Strong proficiency withTypeScript or JavaScript, and React (or a similar modern framework). * API & Cloud: Experience building REST,GraphQL APIs and familiarity with AWS cloud services ( Lambda, DynamoDB,S3, API Gateway, AppSync). * Tooling: Experience with Infrastructureas Code (CDK, CloudFormation, or SAM) and Git-based source control (GitLabor equivalent). * Execution: Strong understanding of Agilemethodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative cross-teamcommunication. * Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, andpersonal data. * Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles. * Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency. * Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in theUnited States. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) * Backend & Systems: Experience with Node.js backenddevelopment and serverless or containerized architectures (Docker,OpenShift, ECS). * API Standards: Familiarity with OpenAPIspecifications, API design patterns, and enterprise governance protocols. * Security & Modern Tools: Knowledge of authenticationpatterns (OAuth, OIDC) and exposure to AI-assisted tools (GitHub Copilot,Kiro). * Education: Bachelor's degree in ComputerScience, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience. * Ownership: Demonstrates clearaccountability for technical deliverables and team culture. * Agility: Continuously learns, adapts tonew technologies, and values constructive feedback. * Curiosity: Driven to understand andoptimize the developer experience for thousands of internal users ## Description Delta Air Lines is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer for the API Acceleration team. This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining enterprise API tooling, automated testing frameworks, and developer platform experiences. Operating across the full stack, you will write production-grade code for frontend interfaces, backend microservices, and cloud-native infrastructure to help internal engineering teams manage APIs securely and at scale., * Platform Engineering: Design and develop full-stackfeatures for internal API products, including UI components, backendservices, and cloud environments. * Framework Automation: Build and sustain automated APItesting frameworks, collection management services, and developerself-service workflows. * Standards & Testing: Write clean, documented, andtestable code adhering strictly to corporate standards and CI/CD automatedtesting matrices. * API Governance: Contribute to the enterprise APICatalog features, including onboarding flows, metadata management, andconsumer/producer experiences. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with security, identity,and infrastructure teams to ensure tools meet compliance thresholds, andparticipate in Agile ceremonies. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)