Join Our Team at Wheels Up

At Wheels Up, we're proud to be a global leader in on-demand private aviation. As one of the largest companies in the industry and a strategic partner of Delta Air Lines – we are committed to making private air travel safe, reliable, and enjoyable. With a diverse fleet of owned aircraft plus a global network of trusted charter operators, we offer our customers access to the right aircraft for their needs and the ability to fly on their terms.

And it doesn’t stop at private flights. Wheels Up also provides freight services, safety and security solutions, and managed services to individuals, businesses, government agencies, and more. Regardless of how, when or where you want to fly, our mission is simple; deliver a premium, personalized aviation experience for every customer.

We anticipate closing applications submissions for this role on 03/13/2026. If the deadline is extended, we will update this job posting accordingly.

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid preferred); remote arrangements will be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Role Overview: What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll join a high‑impact engineering team building the scalable microservices and cloud‑native systems that power the Wheels Up platform. This role is backend‑leaning with opportunities for full‑stack contributions, and you’ll work in a modern Azure‑integrated environment focused on distributed architecture, performance optimization, and clean API design.

You’ll design, architect, and build reusable components and microservices that support mission‑critical workflows across the organization. You’ll own services end‑to‑end—from shaping technical direction and writing production code to deploying, monitoring, and continuously improving them. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, product, and design partners to deliver high‑quality, user‑centric solutions that scale.

Your work will include implementing and maintaining integrations with Azure cloud services, developing GraphQL and RESTful APIs, writing robust unit tests, and contributing to a culture of engineering excellence. You’ll also have the freedom to explore new technologies, influence architectural decisions, and help evolve our development practices as we grow.

This role is ideal for someone who loves solving complex engineering problems, thrives in a fast‑moving environment, and wants to build systems that directly shape the future of the Wheels Up ecosystem.

Your Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• 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

What You Bring to the Table: Education & Certification Requirements

We’re looking for someone who has a unique mix of experience, skills, and passion for what we do:

• 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 proficiency in Java programming for robust application development
• Expertise in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security) for building microservices with secure and data-driven backends
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud services, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring
• Experience designing and deploying distributed, scalable microservices architectures
• Docker expertise for building and managing containers
• Experience with NoSQL (MongoDB) and SQL (MySQL) database management, with a focus on optimized data management
• Proficiency in Git version control for collaborative development

The Extras We Value (Preferred Requirements) 

While not mandatory, here are some additional things that would make you stand out: 

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) for event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Datadog, New Relic, Azure Monitor)
• Experience in the aviation or travel technology industry
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and JIRA for project tracking

Physical Requirements 

We want to make sure you’re fully equipped for success. Here’s a look at any physical requirements needed for this role: 

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
• Ability to use standard office equipment including computer, keyboard, and monitor
• Occasional travel may be required for team meetings or company events

Salary Range & Benefits

At Wheels Up, we believe in fair compensation based on experience, skills, and qualifications. The compensation for this role ranges from $160,000/Yr. to $172,000/Yr., depending on a variety of factors. We don’t typically start individuals at the top of the salary range; your place within the range is based on what you bring to the table. Additionally, you may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program, which rewards individual and organizational performance. 

Please Note: 

** Applicants must have current and ongoing authorization to work full-time in the United States without the need for present or future visa sponsorship. The Company is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position. **

We also offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and personal life, including:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive 401(k)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Complimentary access to mental health and wellness counseling through Spring Health
• Financial planning assistance
• A variety of additional programs and services in support of your total well-being

Everyone is welcome here

Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe there’s power in bringing people with different backgrounds, points of view and life experiences together. So, bring yourself and your best ideas.

Wheels Up is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees. It is our policy to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices and make all other employment decisions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Because when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

Need Accommodations?

If you have a disability or are a disabled veteran and need assistance with applying, please reach out to us at hr@wheelsup.com. Simply include “Accommodation Request” in the subject line so we can quickly address your needs.

We look forward to learning more about you and how you can contribute to the Wheels Up journey!