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.

• 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

• 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+ 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

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 career at Wheels Up gives you a chance earn amazing compensation and benefits, helping you and your family have the type of balance you deserve in both your career, and life away from work: 

• Competitive salary 

• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 6% 

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave 

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits 

• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages 

• Total Personal Well-being programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health 

• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals 

Salary Range 

The wage range for this position ($127,050 - $181,500) is determined on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, such as differences in skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. This wage range has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with where the position may be filled. At Wheels Up, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Your placement within the wage range is primarily based on your qualifications and experience. 

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. 

What You Will Bring 

• An unwavering commitment to SAFETY 

• The ability to build TRUST through transparency and communication 

• A commitment to achieving results the right way and a willingness to take ACCOUNTABILITY when we do not 

• The knowledge that there is power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together and a culture of BELONGING leads to unlimited and unrestricted collaboration 

• A belief that INNOVATION is only possible in an environment where we make things simpler, strive for continuous improvement and understand that great thinking can come from anywhere in our organization 

• A willingness to be curious, constantly asking questions to help promote creative thinking, problem solving and trouble shooting 

• A desire to collaborate and be part of a diverse team and when necessary, lean into and manage conflict effectively 

• A high level of integrity in everything you do 

• A strong commitment to service and a meticulous attention to detail 

• A level of professionalism unmatched in the aviation industry 

Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment 

Wheels Up is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected category. 

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing us at hr@wheelsup.com . In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your email or as the title.