Software Development Engineer

How Youll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled Software Developer to design, build, and maintain applications in the Cargo domain using cloud-native architectures, modern engineering practices, and AI-assisted development tools like AWS Kiro.

The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer with experience in distributed systems, AWS cloud technologies, and full-stack application development. This individual will contribute to delivering reliable, scalable Cargo applications while leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and automate repetitive engineering tasks.

The role requires a passion for building quality software and a willingness to adopt modern, AI-assisted development practices. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to deliver features that support Cargo business operations and help drive adoption of AI-assisted development practices within the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-based applications in the Cargo domain using AWS services.
• Leverage AWS Kiro and AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery, automate repetitive tasks, and improve code quality — with the judgment to validate and own AI-generated output.
• Contribute to the test automation suite by writing, maintaining, and enhancing automated tests to ensure application quality and reliability
• 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, contributing to both front-end and back-end development as a full-stack engineer.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay up to date with the latest AWS technologies and industry trends.

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud technologies.
• Proficiency in AWS services such as Lambda, S3, EC2, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Strong proficiency in Java development, including JVM performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization in high-throughput production environments.
• Hands-on experience building applications using Spring Boot/Quarkus, Microservices architecture, and RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Experience deploying and managing applications using Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA), leveraging its platform for scalable and efficient cloud solutions.
• Understanding of cloud security principles, secure coding practices, and networking concepts in distributed cloud environments.
• Proficiency with source control and DevOps practices, including Git, CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working within Agile development methodologies and cross-functional product teams.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and messaging technologies such as Kafka/EMS.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain a strong customer-focused mindset
• Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Kiro, GitHub Copilot) 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.
• Strong appreciation for design thinking, software craftsmanship, and engineering best practices that promote code quality, maintainability, and long-term scalability.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• 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.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer certification.
• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Experience working in the Cargo, logistics, or transportation domain.

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 Glassdoors 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 Fortunes Worlds 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.