Southwest Airlines
Network Planning Developer
Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Work authorization requiredDetected 3 days ago
PythonJavaSQLRedshiftAWSCI/CDDevOpsMachine LearningData EngineeringData ScienceData VisualizationForecastingManual TestingLeadershipCollaborationProblem Solving
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Sponsors this role42
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds40
Fits your clock70
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Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 21 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.
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Southwest Airlines Co. obtained a prevailing wage determination for Software Developers in Dallas, TEXAS on 2026-06-10. No matching green-card filing appears in our data yet. The determination expires in 1 day (2026-09-07), and a green-card filing must follow before then or the employer starts over.
Green-card follow-through: 55%
Of 20 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 9 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 519 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.
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About the role
- Your work will directly influence how Southwest plans its network, allocates resources, and positions the airline for long-term success.
- The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus.
Responsibilities
- Partner directly with Network Planning business users to design, build, and enhance applications/tools supporting scheduling, route planning, and optimization
- Own and maintain applications and data products end-to-end, including ongoing enhancements and performance improvements
- Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-native applications and data systemsS
- Build and manage AWS data pipelines (S3, Glue, Redshift, Step Functions) for planning and forecasting
- Support the full scheduling lifecycle including creation, validation, and distribution
- Collaborate across NP, Data Science, and Technology teams to align on business priorities
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production systems
- Document systems and identify opportunities to improve performance and efficiency
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
Requirements
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, SQL)
- Ability to interpret data, draw implications and modify approach required
- Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
- Ability to make decisions in an ambiguous environment
Nice to have
- Ability to use a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
- Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
- Preferred: Experienced Cloud Developer with hands-on experience implementing DevOps practices.
Skills
- SQL, Tableau, machine learning basics, or cloud analytics.
- Handling multiple concurrent projects and prioritizing accordingly
- Translate business workflows into scalable technical solutions including dashboards, automation tools, and internal applications
- Leverage AI/GenAI tools (Copilot, agentic workflows) to enhance productivity and decision-making
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Compensation
- Competitive market salary from $114,200 per year to $126,900 per year* depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
- Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
- Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
- Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
- Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment.
- You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
- https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
- 401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
- ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
- Benefits you'll love:
Company info
- Network Planning
- Our Company Promise
- We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.
- Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines.
- Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
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