Find your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.

We believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. Uniteds Digital Technology team spans the globe and is made up of diverse individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

The role of a Senior Manager of Application Architecture and Platform Operations involves overseeing the strategic design and implementation of software applications and platforms. This position is responsible for ensuring that the application architecture meets the business requirements and performance goals. The Senior Manager leads the operations team to maintain the health and efficiency of the platform, while also managing the full lifecycle of application architecture, from inception and design to deployment, operations, and continuous improvement. They work closely with various stakeholders to align architecture with business strategy, and they play a key role in decision-making regarding technology solutions.

Develop and align architecture with organizational initiatives, goals, and objectives, providing strategic direction on technology trends and innovations such as Cloud, Data, AI, API.Establish and enforce architectural principles, standards, and guidelines across all teams, focusing on enhancing DevOps practices and API management, with a specific emphasis on improving code build, deployment, automated testing, configuration management, observability, and qualityDefine and implement API management strategies to ensure scalability and reusability of integrations, embedding architecture assessments into the portfolio intake process for new initiativesEnable team members across all teams to design solutions that meet business needs and align with overall enterprise architecture, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvementCollaborate with project teams to ensure consistency and coherence in solution designs, leveraging architecture boards and other governance mechanismsDevelop a comprehensive technology roadmap outlining the evolution of architecture over time, evaluating and recommending new technologies that align with business needs and piloting new tech to determine applicabilityReview architectural risks and security threats, providing mitigation strategies and guidance on best practices, particularly in data architecture, including principles and standards for managing integration and interoperability of data across different systems and teamsStay informed about best practices in software development and operational excellence through blogs, networking, and industry forums, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvementEvaluate vendor solutions and assess their alignment with enterprise architecture, ensuring they meet organizational requirements and standards

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table

Find your future at United We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000 connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.

Achieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.

Create what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.

We believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. Uniteds Digital Technology team spans the globe and is made up of diverse individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

The role of a Senior Manager of Application Architecture and Platform Operations involves overseeing the strategic design and implementation of software applications and platforms. This position is responsible for ensuring that the application architecture meets the business requirements and performance goals. The Senior Manager leads the operations team to maintain the health and efficiency of the platform, while also managing the full lifecycle of application architecture, from inception and design to deployment, operations, and continuous improvement. They work closely with various stakeholders to align architecture with business strategy, and they play a key role in decision-making regarding technology solutions.

Develop and align architecture with organizational initiatives, goals, and objectives, providing strategic direction on technology trends and innovations such as Cloud, Data, AI, API.Establish and enforce architectural principles, standards, and guidelines across all teams, focusing on enhancing DevOps practices and API management, with a specific emphasis on improving code build, deployment, automated testing, configuration management, observability, and qualityDefine and implement API management strategies to ensure scalability and reusability of integrations, embedding architecture assessments into the portfolio intake process for new initiativesEnable team members across all teams to design solutions that meet business needs and align with overall enterprise architecture, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvementCollaborate with project teams to ensure consistency and coherence in solution designs, leveraging architecture boards and other governance mechanismsDevelop a comprehensive technology roadmap outlining the evolution of architecture over time, evaluating and recommending new technologies that align with business needs and piloting new tech to determine applicabilityReview architectural risks and security threats, providing mitigation strategies and guidance on best practices, particularly in data architecture, including principles and standards for managing integration and interoperability of data across different systems and teamsStay informed about best practices in software development and operational excellence through blogs, networking, and industry forums, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvementEvaluate vendor solutions and assess their alignment with enterprise architecture, ensuring they meet organizational requirements and standards

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field7 years of experience in enterprise architecture, with at least 4 years of experience in managing architecture and DevOps teamsExperience in managing the architecture and DevOps of key applications, with a focus on scalability, security, and reliabilityProficient in modern design patterns, application modernization and API managementStrong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS), DevOps Practices, and container orchestration, and CI/CDSkilled in designing scalable solutions, optimizing performance, and using data-driven decision makingAbility to engage with stakeholders, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate across departmentExtensive experience with .NET framework, .NET Core, C#, and building scalable, high performance applicationsProficient in relational and non-relational databases, data governance, and data integration strategiesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the positionWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):Masters DegreeWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field7 years of experience in enterprise architecture, with at least 4 years of experience in managing architecture and DevOps teamsExperience in managing the architecture and DevOps of key applications, with a focus on scalability, security, and reliabilityProficient in modern design patterns, application modernization and API managementStrong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS), DevOps Practices, and container orchestration, and CI/CDSkilled in designing scalable solutions, optimizing performance, and using data-driven decision makingAbility to engage with stakeholders, manage vendor relationships, and collaborate across departmentExtensive experience with .NET framework, .NET Core, C#, and building scalable, high performance applicationsProficient in relational and non-relational databases, data governance, and data integration strategiesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the positionWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):Masters Degree