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# Associate Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** Delta Air Lines, Inc.
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Cisco Nexus Switches, Node.Js, OpenShift, Software Engineering, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Software Security, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Software Coding, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/2E6F4D474DD74425B87512356FA0F052/job/

## About the Role

* 0-2 years of hands-on experience as a Software Engineer or related technical engineering capacity. Relevant technologies and programming languages include Python, Java full stack and Node.js
 * Knowledge of Agile Methodologies is required, while practical application is highly preferred.
 * Working or formal training in the full Software Development Lifecycle, building CI/CD pipelines and practicing Test Driven Development is required.
 * Fundamental Awareness of Application Security principles or formal training in Information Security is required.
 * Experience with AWS, Containers, Kubernetes, RedHat OpenShift, DevOps, Nexus, GitLab, or related technologies.
 * Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal 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 the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems or related technical field.
 * Experience working with DevOps principles, practices and tools in an enterprise technology environment.
 * Knowledge of software within an Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure or other cloud solution.
 * Experience building computer software within the airline industry is a plus.

## Description

Associate Software Development Engineer build code by using core agile practices such as "keep it simple," test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, polyglot programming, and microservice design. A SDE focuses on developing and implementing modernized specialized business applications, deploying to development, test, staging, and production., * Assist in designing, prototyping and demonstrating new features and components of front-end and back-end to users to ensure compliance with requirements

 * Assisting in the design, implementation and optimization of related approaches, tools and workflows.
 * Collaborate with the technical teams, business teams, and product managers to ensure that the code that is developed meets their vision.
 * Work on a team that crafts the solutions to meet functional and technical requirements.
 * Align to Security/Compliance frameworks and controls requirements.
 * Own quality posture. Write automated tests, ideally before writing code.
 * Fix problems from the development phase through the production phase, which requires being on call for production support.