Experienced Senior Operations Research Developer - Remote Opportunity with Southwest Airlines

Unlock Your Potential with Southwest Airlines and Workwarp

Southwest Airlines, a renowned leader in the aviation industry, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Operations Research Developer to join their team on a remote basis. As a key member of the Crew Optimization Team, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of Southwest Airlines by developing innovative solutions to complex business problems. Workwarp, a trusted partner, is facilitating this remote opportunity, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own space while being part of a dynamic team.

About Southwest Airlines and the Crew Optimization Team

Southwest Airlines is committed to connecting people to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Crew Optimization Team is at the forefront of this mission, working tirelessly to optimize crew scheduling and planning processes. As a Senior Operations Research Developer, you will be an integral part of this team, leveraging your technical expertise to drive business growth and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Mathematical Models: Create mathematical models based on business requirements to drive solution development.
• Design Solution Approaches: Develop solution strategies to tackle complex models and business problems.
• Coding and Implementation: Write code to execute solution strategies and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare technical documentation of models and solution approaches to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Review and Testing: Conduct reviews of models, solution approaches, and code with the team to ensure collective understanding and accuracy.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with business clients, technology development teams, and support teams to refine solutions and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to less-experienced colleagues to foster growth and development.
• Continuous Improvement: Offer support for developed applications on an as-needed basis, making upgrades, or recalibrating as the business problem evolves.

Essential Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you must possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Optimization, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's level insight and extensive knowledge in applying Operations Research techniques in a business environment.
• Proficiency in standard programming languages and related development tools (compilers, debuggers, etc.).
• Excellent optimization skills and the ability to think logically and creatively.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and negotiation skills to effectively interact with business clients and technology development and support teams.
• The ability to perform root cause analysis, design complex solutions, write code, perform testing, provide documentation, and implement improvement projects.

Preferred Qualifications

While not mandatory, the following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Experience with building optimization models and solutions using tools like Xpress, CPLEX, or other modern strength LP/IP instruments.
• A PhD in a relevant field with lesser business experience.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Autonomy and independence to work with minimal supervision.
• A willingness to contribute ideas and thoughts on other ongoing projects across the team.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Senior Operations Research Developer with Southwest Airlines, you will have access to:

• Career advancement opportunities through professional development and training programs.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Southwest Airlines is committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and respectful. As a remote worker, you will be part of a distributed team that values:

• Open communication and collaboration.
• Innovation and creativity.
• Employee well-being and work-life balance.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

Southwest Airlines offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• A salary range of $35-40 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Up to a 9.3% 401(k) company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible compensation.
• Potential for annual Profit Sharing contributions towards retirement.
• Fly free on any open seat on every Southwest flight (you and your eligible dependents).

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced Senior Operations Research Developer looking for a remote opportunity with a leading airline, we encourage you to apply. Join Southwest Airlines and Workwarp to be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of air travel. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding new role.

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