Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) ยท 1 month ago
Senior Associate Backend Engineer (Product)
DFW Intl. Airport Board
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one of the most successful airports in the world, known for its innovation and excellence. The Senior Associate Backend Engineer (Product) will assist in the design, development, and operation of backend services, APIs, and data pipelines, contributing to reliable and scalable services.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Assists in developing and maintaining backend services, APIs, and data pipelines with moderate complexity
Builds backend functionality in Python, writing clean and maintainable code following team standards. Integrates backend systems with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Snowflake) and data warehouses with guidance from senior team members
Develops data pipelines to support data movement and transformation with assistance from experienced developers
Participates in architecture discussions to understand backend system designs and data integration patterns
Assists in troubleshooting and resolving backend performance issues and service outages with guidance from senior engineers
Manages and tracks progress using tools (e.g., Jira) within an Agile, Scrum, or Kanban framework. Creates documentation for code, APIs, and operational processes
Participates in code reviews to learn best practices and ensure code quality
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, engineering, or a related field
Three (3)+ years of hands-on experience with backend system development, cloud deployments, and database integration
Knowledge of designing and building RESTful APIs for data services, including basic API patterns
Knowledge of source control (Git, GitHub/GitLab) and basic CI/CD pipeline concepts
Understanding of backend development principles including data modeling and optimization
Familiarity with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Snowflake) and key-value stores (e.g., Redis)
Basic understanding of event-driven architecture and messaging platforms (e.g., Confluent/Kafka, Azure Event Hub, Pub/Sub)
Foundational understanding of microservice, monolithic, and event-driven architectural patterns
Skill in writing Python code with basic performance considerations
Skill in debugging backend issues using logs and basic troubleshooting techniques
Ability to learn cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and their core services
Ability to work in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban environments, participating in sprints and stand-ups
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships inside and outside the organization
Willingness to learn new technologies and continuously improve technical skills
Must obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Airport Identification/Access Badge (badge) in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements in Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1500 et al., and DFW Airport's Airport Security Program within thirty (30) days from date of employment and maintain qualification for a SIDA badge upon each badge renewal
Company
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
DFW Airport, the 2022 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) winner for Best Airport that serves over 40 million passengers in North America by Airports Council International (ACI), warmly welcomes more than 72.2 million customers along their journey every year, making DFW one of the most frequently visited superhub airports in the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sean Donohue
CEO
HR at Dallas Love Field
Aviation Partner
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