Senior Operations Research Developer

As a Senior Operations Research Developer for the Network Optimization Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in translating operational requirements into technical solutions, impacting the efficiency of thousands of daily flights. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of airline operations, expanding your understanding of the airline industry.

Requirements

• Develop mathematical models based on business requirements
• Develop solution strategies to solve models developed
• Develop code to implement solution strategies
• Prepare technical documentation of models and solution strategies
• Lead reviews of models, solution strategies, and code with the Team to leverage its collective experience
• Test applications to insure they perform as expected, and solve the correct problem
• Lead reviews of solutions with business Customers to ensure that they are acceptable
• Calibrate the model or solution strategy as needed
• Work effectively with the rest of the Team, business Customers, Technology development Teams, and support groups
• Provide support for developed applications as needed. Create enhancements, or recalibrate as the business problem changes
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to other less-experienced Team members

Benefits

• Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights
• Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan

Originally posted on Himalayas