Cloud DevOps Engineer - Remote Opportunity with Southwest Airlines - Shaping the Future of Aviation Technology

Unlock Your Potential as a Cloud DevOps Engineer with Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines is on a mission to revolutionize the aviation industry through cutting-edge technology, and they're looking for a skilled Cloud DevOps Engineer to join their team on a remote basis. As a leader in the private sector, Southwest Airlines offers a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth, innovation, and collaboration. If you're passionate about cloud computing, DevOps, and driving technological advancements, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

As a Cloud DevOps Engineer at Southwest Airlines, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the company's cloud infrastructure. This involves working closely with various teams, including application, security, and architecture, to build reusable and secure cloud frameworks that support business applications. Your expertise will help drive the success of the company's technology initiatives and contribute to the future of aviation.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a DevOps culture and team to engineer, design, develop, implement, and maintain new and emerging technology platforms.
• Implement automation tools and frameworks for continuous code deployment (CI/CD).
• Lead the design, development, and evolution of cloud infrastructure, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Establish and maintain policies and guidelines to ensure quality and quantity of work.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify requirements and solutions that address business challenges and opportunities.
• Act as a subject matter expert in cloud infrastructure, performing design reviews and consulting with teams to ensure best practices.
• Maintain business continuity and disaster recovery processes.
• Participate in framework and acceptance testing to ensure systems are functionally suitable, technically sound, and well-integrated.
• Test and implement framework enhancements using methods that preserve system integrity.
• Perform other work-related tasks as directed by management.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of AWS Foundation and automation tools like Cloud Development.
• Understanding of AWS compute, storage, security advancements.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IAC).
• Skills in containerization using Docker.
• Proficiency in monitoring tools.
• The ability to coach and mentor colleagues, introducing new ideas and innovations.
• Capacity to anticipate business needs and lead a team towards identifying and solving cross-domain issues.

Preferred Qualifications

While not mandatory, the following qualifications can enhance your candidacy:

• Experience working in a DevOps environment.
• Knowledge of cloud industry trends and their application to improve and evolve the enterprise cloud platform.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Career Growth and Learning Opportunities

At Southwest Airlines, you're not just joining a company; you're becoming part of a community that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development. As a Cloud DevOps Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on significant projects, shape the future of technology within the company, and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Work Environment and Company Culture

This role is designed as a remote work-from-home position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while still being an integral part of the team. While occasional travel may be required for training, meetings, or other purposes, the majority of your work will be conducted remotely. Southwest Airlines values its remote employees and strives to provide them with the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed.

Compensation and Benefits

Southwest Airlines offers a competitive salary range of $20-30 per hour for this position, along with a comprehensive benefits package that reflects the company's commitment to its employees' well-being and success.

Why Join Southwest Airlines?

By joining Southwest Airlines as a Cloud DevOps Engineer, you will be part of a pioneering effort to leverage technology to enhance the aviation industry. You'll work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about innovation and customer satisfaction. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to shaping the future of aviation technology, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

Ready to Apply?

If this role aligns with your skills, experience, and aspirations, we encourage you to apply today. Our hiring team is eager to discuss this opportunity further and explore how you can contribute to the success of Southwest Airlines.

Don't hesitate – apply now and let's build the future together!