How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)
We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Senior Developer to join our Crew IT team in DTH Bangalore. This role will lead cross-domain development coordination efforts in building AI enabled technological solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, a passion for AI-driven innovation, and hands-on experience in building Agentic AI-based solutions aligned with Model Context Protocol (MCP) and enterprise standards.
This is a strategic and hands-on role that will help increase operational data visibility, optimize architectural decisions, and drive the development of scalable, intelligent IT solutions.
Responsibilities
Cross-Domain Development Leadership
- Coordinate development efforts across multiple internal IT domains and external airline partners.
- Ensure seamless integration and interaction between Delta's systems and partner airline IT platforms.
- Act as a technical liaison between business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners.
AI Innovation-Based Solution Development
- Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Kiro) 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.
- Envision, prototype, and build Agentic AI-based solutions to enhance operational data visibility.
- Integrate AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) and vibe coding environments for accelerated development.
- Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and evolve them into production-ready applications.
- Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies and apply them to solve complex business challenges.
Cloud & Architecture Innovation
- Design and develop cloud-native solutions using AWS , ensuring compliance with Model Context Protocol (MCP) guidelines.
- Leverage AWS Developer CLI for efficient deployment and automation of cloud-native applications.
- Contribute to the design and evolution of IT architecture within Delta's IT domains.
- Implement responsible AI principles and enterprise governance for ethical AI deployment.
Innovation & Organizational Engagement
- Drive innovation through participation in hackathons, innovation labs, and cross-functional ideation sessions.
- Advocate for modern engineering practices and scalable design principles.
What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in software development.
- Proven experience in building and deploying Agentic AI solutions or intelligent agents.
- Proven experience with AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Code Whisperer, KIRO, Claude Code, Cursor) and vibe coding environments.
- Strong expertise in AWS and cloud-native solution development.
- Strong understanding of system integration, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architectures.
- Experience working in cross-functional, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with airline operations or travel industry systems is a plus.
Behavioral Competencies
- Ability to produce high quality results, work in a collaborative environment by embracing diverse perspectives and with a solution-based approach.
- Adapt communication clearly and concisely based on team dynamics and expresses thoughts & ideas effectively.
- Ability to engage effectively with peers and stakeholders to build trust and reliable working relationships.
- Ability to understand business processes, implement innovative solutions, guide juniors on continuous improvement by constantly updating oneself on current technology & trends.
- Inquisitive to understand customer and business expectations while creating value addition on technical solutions.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., Lang Chain, OpenAI, Hugging Face).
- Knowledge of prompt engineering, fine-tuning LLMs, and agentic AI orchestration.
- Exposure to data engineering, real-time data processing, and vector databases.
- Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Experience with ML Ops, continuous integration for AI models, and AWS Developer CLI for automation.
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 2023, Delta was named the World's Most Admired Airline by Fortune, with the company ranking No. 1 across the board in the industry for values including innovation and people management. Delta also rated higher than any other airline on the overall list of Most Admired Companies, climbing to No. 12 this year. Additionally, the quality of Delta's in-flight and airport experience, expanding network of destinations and reputation for reliability lifted it to the number one ranking on Conde Nast Traveler's 2022 Readers Choice Awards for Best Airlines in the U.S.
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 & 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, Retirement, and special travel opportunities.
