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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Solution Architect, IT Software - **Company:** The Information Technology - **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Application Lifecycle Management, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Maintenance, Redis, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Toolchain, TypeScript, Spring-boot, Technical Debt, Fastapi, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Data Management, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** October 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d159fbd4e719d2f5 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training * 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale solutions in production environments Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience * Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training * Airline Industry experience Skills, Licenses & Certifications * Proficiency with the following technologies: + Programming Languages: Java, Python, C#, Javascript/Typescript + Frameworks: Spring/SpringBoot, FastAPI + Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes + CI/CD & Infrastructure as Code: GitHub Actions, Terraform; automated cloud infrastructure provisioning and deployments + Data management: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis + Streaming, Integration/APIs Technologies: Kafka, REST, GraphQL, Apache Kafka, Apeche Flink, REST, GraphQL, event-driven integrations + Cloud Architecture: Deep hands-on expertise designing and operating highly available, scalable, secure, low-latency, cloud-native distributed systems on Amazon Web Services (AWS), including real-time enterprise data integration, event-driven architectures, multi-region resiliency, disaster recovery, observability, and performance optimization * Ability to optimize solutions for performance, resiliency and reliability while maintaining an eye toward simplicity * Ability to concisely convey ideas verbally, in writing, in code, and in diagrams * Ability to optimize system designs spanning multiple teams to allow small, safe, incremental releases * Ability to work through others by cooperatively sharing responsibilities * Ability to combines deep knowledge of a product domain with awareness of advancing technology to introduce solutions that propel the technical capability of the organization forward. * Proficiency in object-oriented design techniques and principles * Proficiency in Agile methodologies, such as SCRUM * Proficiency in DevOps Toolchain methodologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment ## Description * As one diverse, high-performing team dedicated to technical excellence, you will focus relentlessly on delivering unrivaled digital products that drive a more reliable and profitable airline. * The Software domain refers to the area within Information Technology that focuses on the development, deployment, management, and maintenance of software applications that support business processes and user needs. This includes development, application lifecycle management, requirement analysis, QA, security & compliance, and maintaining the applications and infrastructure. What you'll do As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations. * Writes, tests, and documents technical work products (e.g., code, scripts, processes) according to organizational standards and practices * Delivers high quality work and coaches team members on technical craftsmanship * Conducts root cause analysis to identify systemic problems and defines and leads execution of action items to address * Designs thoughtfully integrated systems that model organizational best practices, allowing disparate teams across product domains to deliver value with speed, scale, and reliability * Oversees the management of technical debt in existing systems and drives opportunities to eliminate within ongoing implementations * Consistently anticipates scaling, latency, and durability challenges and guides teams in implementation of mitigating strategies * Partners with the security organization to incorporate security conscious practices early in the lifecycle of new systems * Thoughtfully evaluates technical risks and guides toward practical prevention strategies * Consistently works across teams to break down silos and resolve problems collaboratively * Builds and maintains strong relationships with engineering and product leaders as well as key vendors across span of influence to capitalize on synergies within related organizations * Clearly translates technical strategy into implementable componentry within the context of the relevant business area * Maintains a focus on removing the duplication of effort across teams and proactively identifies opportunities for reuse within their span of influence * Mentors individuals on teams across their span of influence * Ensures teams across their span of influence are directionally aligned on the engineering strategy of their product domain and leads cross-team efforts that advance and influence organizational strategy