Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer on the People Workforce & Salesforce Center of Excellence (COE) team, you’ll help build and support enterprise-level solutions that power Southwest’s Workday system.

• Apply knowledge and skills of software development and testing effectively to solve a range of problems
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices
• Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional departments to communicate project statuses and proposals
• Document each aspect of a system or application as a reference for future upgrades and maintenance
• Determine and assess the needs of the user and then create software to meet the requirements
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during the design, testing and maintenance processes using problem-solving skills
• Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software
• Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming
• Mentor junior members on the team
• Improve and expand technical capabilities by continuing their education thru reading, workshops, conferences, and/or communities of practice

• Intermediate knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, concepts, and technologies obtained through formal training and / or work experience
• Ability to demonstrate consistent knowledge application, skills of software development, and testing to solve a range of problems
• Intermediate knowledge of at least one required programming language
• Ability to partner, communicate, and negotiate with various Technology or partner Teams
• Ability to analyze and manage large, complex, and vague Business or technical problems, articulating the problem or root cause, and translating the analysis into viable solution recommendations
• Ability to take on multiple assignments, whether administrative or project related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in all responsible work
• Ability to mentor others to do the same
• Ability to develop, present and effectively communicate ideas and strategies to a variety of audiences

• Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights
• 401(k) with Company contributions up to 9.3%
• ProfitSharing contribution
• Competitive health insurance

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines.