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United Airlines · 1 month ago

Front End Developer - Information Technology

United States-IL-WHQ - Chicago - Corporate Support Center - Willis Tower

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

United Airlines is a leading airline company focused on building innovative technology solutions for aviation. The Front End Developer will play a key role in developing and maintaining web applications, ensuring effective communication between business needs and technology delivery.

HospitalityIn-Flight EntertainmentService IndustryTransportationTravel

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize web applications using Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3

Implement clean, modular, and maintainable code following established standards and best practices

Collaborate with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs built with .NET Core and C#

Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decision-making

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in both front-end and API layers

Contribute to UI/UX improvements, focusing on scalability, accessibility, and performance

Assist in deployment and continuous integration activities, with exposure to DevOps pipelines and tools

Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools in web development

Use AI-assisted tools (e.g., for code completion, documentation, or testing) thoughtfully to enhance productivity while maintaining code integrity and accuracy

Qualification

AngularTypeScriptJavaScript (ES6+)RESTful APIsHTML5CSS3/SASSCloud platformsGitAgile/ScrumProblem-solvingEffective communicationSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer science, software engineering, or related field of study

3+ years of professional experience in web application development or successful completion of United DT Early Career Digital Leadership Program (ECDLP)

Experience in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3/SASS or similar

Hands-on experience with modern Angular (v12 or newer)

Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

Solid understanding of core web concepts such as (or similar): Component-based architecture, Reactive programming (RxJS), State management and routing, Routing and lazy loading, Reusable UI patterns

Experience consuming and integrating RESTful APIs

Understanding of source control systems (Git)

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or Waterfall development practices

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and skill growth

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship