Software Development Engineer

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

Job Summary

Delta Revenue Accounting IT is seeking a Software Development Engineer to design, develop, and enhance scalable backend systems supporting Sales Control applications. The role focuses on building high-performance Java/Spring Boot services, batch processing solutions, APIs, cloud-native applications on AWS, and AI-enabled capabilities. The engineer will work closely with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions aligned with the organization's future-state architecture.

The ideal candidate will leverage modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development, agentic capabilities, automation-first approaches, and Human + AI collaboration models to improve productivity, code quality, operational efficiency, and delivery velocity. This role offers an opportunity to work on next-generation retail platforms aligned with the organization's future-state architecture and AI-first engineering vision.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-based applications using AWS services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Implement best practices for cloud architecture, security, and performance.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and management of cloud applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code and contribute to back-end development.
• Build and integrate AI/ML-powered features and agents into applications using AWS AI services.
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery, automate repetitive tasks, and improve code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Stay up to date with the latest AWS technologies and industry trends.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or related technical field is preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud technologies.
• Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM and CloudFormation.
• Strong programming experience in Java and Spring Boot. Experience with Python or Node.js is a plus.
• Experienced in deploying and managing applications using Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA), leveraging its robust platform for scalable and efficient cloud solutions.
• Experience designing, developing, securing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and service integrations.
• Experience building microservices, event-driven architectures, and highly available distributed systems.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in writing unit test cases using Junit, TestNG etc.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience designing and optimizing relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, DB2, or DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Hands-on experience in designing, developing, unit testing, and maintaining cloud-native applications on AWS & distributed systems.
• Familiarity with AWS AI/ML services such as Amazon SageMaker, Bedrock, and Agent Core will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Kiro) to accomplish tasks such as generating and reviewing code, writing and maintaining tests, creating documentation, and debugging, with the judgment to validate and own AI-generated output.
• Understanding prompt engineering, AI workflows, or model integration patterns.
• Experience working with generative AI or LLM-based solutions is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Execute with a Sense of Urgency
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work in collaborative environments and embrace diverse perspectives.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, express thoughts and ideas effectively, and embrace cultural differences with respect when engaging with others.
• Ability to engage effectively with peers and stakeholders to build strong partnerships.
• Prioritize, maintain focus, and consistently deliver commitment.
• Proactively understand customer expectations and willingness to create customer-based solutions.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience working in an airline technology environment is preferred.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer certification.
• Experience with a modern front-end framework is a plus
• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Understanding of networking and security principles in cloud environments
• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for connecting AI models to external tools and data sources.

About The Company

• What started as a humble, little aerial crop-dusting operation called Huff Daland Dusters in 1924 has now grown into the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability, and customer experience. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Delta Air Lines is known for its operational excellence and award-winning customer service.
• Powered by our employees worldwide, Delta has led the airline industry in operational excellence for a decade while maintaining our reputation for award-winning customer service. With our mission of connecting the people and cultures of the globe, Delta strives to foster understanding across a diverse world and serve as a force for social good.
• In 2026, Delta Air Lines continued to earn global recognition for its performance, culture and operational excellence. Delta was named to Glassdoor’s 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Work list for the ninth time, standing as the only airline recognized. Delta also secured the 11th spot on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list, marking its 13th consecutive year earning this distinction. Delta was also recognized by Cirium as the top on-time airline in North America for the fifth consecutive year, underscoring its unwavering commitment to reliability and customer experience.

About The Delta Technology Hub (DTH), Bangalore

The DTH is one of Delta Air Lines' investments in world-class business capabilities and technology aimed at transforming how Delta Air Lines operates and provides world-class travel experiences to its customers through innovation and cutting-edge methodologies. By continuously reimagining processes and driving technology-led transformation, the Delta Technology Hub plays a pivotal role in Scripting The Future of Aviation. The organization is certified by the Great Place to Work Institute (India). The Delta Technology Hub was a finalist for the iVolunteer Awards 2024/2025 in the "Leader in Employee Volunteering" category. This nomination highlights our remarkable volunteering initiatives and the outstanding practices we implement to encourage and support our employee volunteering program. For more information, please visit www.deltatechhub.com

Why join?

Technology is a key enabler of the differentiated services that Delta provides. At the DTH, you get the opportunity to work on projects with a significant impact on business outcomes and customer experience.

• Deepen your knowledge by taking part in multifaceted learning and development programs –exposure to extensive internal and partner repositories, institutional affiliations, and industry SIG (Special Interest Groups) partnerships.
• Immerse yourself in an employee-centric culture.
• Develop deep and broad business acumen on airline operations while retaining focus on cutting-edge technology driven solutions.
• Avail a full range of benefits that support you and your family: Medical Insurance, Transportation to and from the DTH office, Complementary Cafeteria Meals, Special Travel opportunities and Travel Privileges, Car Lease Program, Paid time off, Parental Benefits and National Pension Scheme.