How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)
Key Responsibilities
- Working with the team across geography in developing and enhancing our Android Mobile app.
- Helping junior team members with their technical roadblocks and helping the team to succeed.
- Though leadership and bringing in your experience and expertise to improve our product.
- Collaborating with Product owners and Business stakeholders
- Ensuring the code meets the industry standards and aware of Industry best practices.
- Communication skills The ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and management, capable of successful formal and informal communication, speaks and writes clearly and understandably for the audience.
- Integrity and Trust Involves being widely trusted, being seen as a direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidences, admits mistakes, and does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
- Teamwork- Involves working well in a collaborative setting, supporting work team by volunteering for and completing assignments, acting as a positive team member by contributing to discussions, developing and maintaining both formal and informal relationships enterprise-wide, defines success in terms of the entire team through mentoring and knowledge transfer.
- Technical Expertise Involves demonstrating a commitment to increasing knowledge and skills in current technical / functional area, keeping up to date on technical developments, staying informed as to industry practices, knowing how to apply relevant technical processes to appropriate business needs.
- Solution Oriented Maintains a positive attitude oriented towards coming up with solutions and developing new approaches, doesn't let distractions get in the way, isn't overwhelmed with problems/issues.
- Operations We support what we build. As a part of the Android development team, you will also be responsible to provide support as and when needed in case of production outages
Role Summary
Our mobile app (Virgin Atlantic Mobile App) helps make travelling easier by providing options such as booking a ticket or checking in to a flight and use our reminder and notification services. As a part of the Android App team, you will be empowering users, customer journey, and driving content as a service offering throughout the organization.
As a Lead Android Developer at DTH Virgin Atlantic Digital team, you will be responsible for developing the Virgin Atlantic Airlines Android mobile app alongside our global team based out of UK and India. As a lead developer, you are expected to help the developers and senior developers with your technical expertise and also mentor them.
What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)
- 7+ years of experience in Mobile technologies such as Android SDK, Jetpack, Java, Kotlin.
- Expertise in design patterns and cloud native technologies is desired.
- Excellent understanding of development practices across the Development/QA discipline is required.
- Excellent knowledge of Software Development Involves knowing the general approach to developing software including best practices, concepts, technology, and methodology obtained through formal training and / or work experience.
- Test Driven Development
- Quality forward development practices, with automation at forefront for continuous quality
- High performing apps focused on a balance of data stored in app vs servers to interact for end consumers, and continuous focus on improvement of that
- Secure apps that adhere to best practices for information security
- Ability to lead and open to share ideas and best practices that you have gained through experience.
- Good knowledge of Cloud Technology such as AWS/Azure
Behavioral Competencies
- Lead initiatives with high accountability, create a collaborative environment with a solution-based approach.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor for the team offering technical advice.
- Ability to communicate with precision, engaging team and stakeholders to build trust and reliable working relationships across cross-functional teams and geographies enabling organizational alignment.
- Ability to set priorities with the team by understanding interdependence, inspiring team members with consistent focus, quality output, and timelines.
- Constantly keep oneself updated on current technology & trends to drive innovative decisions through piloting forward-thinking approaches to complex problems in one's own area of work.
- Inquisitive to understand customer priorities and business challenges while creating value for technical solutions.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle.
- Has proven experience as a Tech Lead delivering Android Apps.
- At least worked on one Android app from concept to Production.
- Knowledge of Airlines Business
- Strong knowledge of AWS or Azure (Azure preferred)
- Strong communication skills and experience in presenting to leaders.
- Innovative and growth mindset
About The Company
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by our employees around the world, Delta has for a decade led the airline industry in operational excellence 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 2024, Delta was recognized by Fortune with a No. 11 placement on
Fortune's Top 50 Most Admired Companies list. The company's strong management and commitment to providing elevated experiences and premium products also secured a No. 1 ranking out of the eight airlines on the list. Delta landed on
TIME's inaugural list of the
World's Best Companies, coming in at No. 12 the only U.S. airline in the top 155. TIME's award is based on three criteria: employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability.
Delta's people-first culture continues to be recognized, earning the airline a spot on
Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the fifth year. Delta is the only airline included on the 2024 list.
Additionally, Delta earned a coveted spot, on
Fast Companys list of the
Most Innovative Companies, climbing from its No. 8 spot in 2023 to No. 2 in the travel category. The airline was recognized for its Wi-Fi revolution that is working to ensure the future of travel is connected.
About The Delta Technology Hub (DTH), Bangalore
Delta has fast emerged as a customer-focused, innovation-led, technology-enabled business. The Delta Technology Hub will contribute directly to these objectives. It will sustain our long-term aspirations of delivering niche, IP-intensive, high-value, and innovative solutions. It supports various teams and functions across Delta and is an integral part of our transformation agenda, working seamlessly with a distributed team to create memorable experiences for customers.
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.
- Collaborate with research, innovation and IP co-development partners.
- 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: Insurance, Commute, Meals, and Special Travel opportunities.
