Why Work for Frontier Airlines?

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life.  Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.

What We Stand For

Low Fares Done Right is our mission, and we strive to bring it to life every day.  Our ‘Done Right’ promise means delivering not only affordable prices but making travel friendly and easy for our customers.  To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - we’re not afraid to try new things.  While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.

Work Perks

At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members.  Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too:

Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines. Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great. Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages. Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage, and over 2,000 other vendors. Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment. Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance. Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date. We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees with financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

Who We Are  

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline. * Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline’s commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).    

* Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.

What Will You Be Doing?

The Senior Manager, Software Development manages the success of the software development life cycle as it relates to resource management, software development process management, and project and quality management.  This individual provides technical leadership and direction and influences the overall success of varied cross-functional teams.  This individual is also a hands-on contributor to the development and operational activities of the software engineering team. The Senior Manager of software Development is responsible for managing relationships with his/her IT peers and business stakeholders, including those in Infrastructure, Data/BI, Cybersecurity, and Commercial.  The role is responsible for collaborating with the Solution Architect to establish Frontier’s commercial application architecture vision.  Further, as leader of the Software Development team, these individual mentors and grows staff and continuously improves software engineering processes.

Essential Functions

Manage software development operations, including release strategy, project planning, development, deployment, and maintenance Lead the execution of multiple concurrent software development projects Partner with the Project Management Office, Software Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Data/BI, Cybersecurity, and business leaders to meet strategic and tactical objectives Ensure that development teams have appropriate product and technical specifications, direction, and resources to deliver products effectively Maintain awareness of technology standards, best practices and trends, and make recommendations around new implementations Collaborate with Solution Architect to set architecture vision for Commercial Technology Solutions; partner with architects on other Technology teams to ensure adherence to best practices and Frontier standards Evaluate current and future leveragability of new functionality in anticipation of changing/evolving business needs and direction Partner with Quality Assurance Manager to establish and maintain DevOps pipeline and Agile/Scrum ways of working Work in a mixed mode of team staffing, including FTEs, staff augmentation, managed services, and/or global delivery Recruit, select, and onboard Development team resources, targeting individuals with technical proficiency and a drive to succeed Monitor individual employees’ performance and ensure that management expectations are established and met Perform goal setting, management of vacation/sick time, schedule coordination, mentoring and related manager HR functions for employee resources Support team culture via team-building activities and training for developers Manage and participate in the support of on-call activities for the Software Development team

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 8+ years of API   development experience with expertise in Micro Services based Architecture. 8+ years of application development experience in some or all of the following languages and technologies:  C#, NET, MVC, HTML, SQL, CSS, JavaScript, Azure 5+ years of experience in a people leadership role Proven track record of successfully leading software development teams Experience in recruiting and hiring technical resources Should have a complete understanding of OAS, API Security, Resilience, and Scalability API patterns. Understanding and knowledge of Navitaire Digital API is a strong plus but not a must-have Should be hands-on in the above Technologies and Azure Platform and be able to guide, mentor, and lead the API Middleware Team Should be able to write code, review code, create and participate in Solution Design and Architecture and Debug / Troubleshoot Software Issues Strong understanding of Observability Patterns for APIs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of .NET web framework utilizing C# with a good knowledge of Microsoft-based API development Strong understanding of object-oriented programming Familiarity with various design and architectural patterns Experience developing cloud-native applications Prior work on Microservices products Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies Must have exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills Ability to coach the team to reach their highest potential Self-starter with high energy to meet the needs of a demanding business and IT environment

Equipment Operated

All types of desktop hardware, laptops, routers, switches, and printers

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Occasional travel may be required

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Direction:  The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

Software Developers

Salary Range ($137,643 - $182,696) Please note: this posting will close on or before 3/5/25

Workplace Policies

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position.  Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position.  Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier. 

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