Software Engineer II

Overview

About Wheels Up 

Wheels Up is a leading provider of on-demand private aviation and one of the largest companies in the industry. Wheels Up offers a complete global aviation solution with a large and diverse fleet and a global network of safety-vetted charter operators, all backed by an uncompromising commitment to safety and service. Customers can access charter and membership programs, as well as unique commercial travel benefits through a one-of-a-kind, strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines. Wheels Up also offers cargo, safety and security solutions and managed services to individuals, industry, government and civil organizations. 

Wheels Up is guided by the mission to deliver a premium solution for every customer journey. With the Wheels Up mobile app and website, members and customers have the digital convenience to search, book and fly. 

For more information, please visit: wheelsup.com 

Role Overview 

Wheels Up Partners is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wheels Up. Its services include Private Membership, Aircraft Management, Maintenance, FBO services, Charter Operations, and Aircraft sales. We offer a challenging and rewarding career in an exciting and dynamic industry. This is a chance to join a team which has an incredible depth of knowledge as well as the drive to deliver service excellence to our clients across a wide variety of sectors from the military to ultra -high-net-worth individuals. 

 

Wheels Up is looking for a world-class Software Engineer II in New York, NY to join our team of dedicated and passionate professionals, fueled by the most powerful brand in private aviation, as we continue our mission of democratizing the private aviation space through cutting-edge technology and innovative product and service offerings.  

 

As a Software Engineer 2 on our Web Engineering Team, you will be at the heart of our efforts to refine and expand our web presence. You'll be instrumental in advancing our booking website and internal flight management system, and you'll have a hand in supporting headless CMS (Content Management System) initiatives. Your work will impact the usability and functionality of our web applications, ensuring a seamless user experience across various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and build scalable, reusable components and microservices that support robust applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, design, and product, to bring high-quality, user-friendly solutions to life
• Implement and maintain integrations with Azure cloud services, optimizing deployments, scaling, and availability
• Develop and maintain GraphQL APIs, ensuring efficient data retrieval and a smooth developer experience for client applications
• Write and maintain unit tests for code to ensure reliability, covering edge cases and improving usability
• Diagnose, fix, and enhance application performance to provide a stable and scalable platform
• Continuously research and adopt new technologies, frameworks, and best practices to enhance development efficiency and code quality

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5-10 years of experience in developing Java web applications in agile environments
• Strong expertise in the following technologies:
• Java: Proficiency in Java programming for robust application development
• Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security): Building microservices with secure and data-driven backends
• RESTful APIs and GraphQL: Experience designing and implementing REST and GraphQL APIs
• Azure Cloud: Hands-on experience with Azure services, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring
• Microservices: Designing and deploying distributed, scalable architectures
• Containerization: Docker expertise for building and managing containers
• Database Management: Experience with NoSQL (MongoDB) and SQL (MySQL), with a focus on optimized data management
• Git: Proficiency in version control for collaborative development

Wheels Up Story

What’s In It For You 

At Wheels Up, you will help make the extraordinary possible.  Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our 5x5 Values - Safety, Trust, Accountability, Belonging and Innovation - the core of who we are and what we celebrate.  At Wheels Up, our people are our success. Exploring a car