Lead Software Engineer

TrustFlight; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation software company in London is seeking a Lead Engineer to lead the development of their flagship product. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of software development experience and strong leadership abilities. Responsibilities include coding, testing, and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off including birthday leave

Company contribution to pension/RRSP matching

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience leading projects or teams.
• Proficiency in AI coding assistants and debugging.
• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end development and modernization of the flagship product.
• Write clean and maintainable code using modern frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Skills

AI capabilities

Leadership skills

Performance profiling

Agile methodologies

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

.NET

Job description

About Us

TrustFlight is an innovative aviation software company that specializes in developing cutting-edge AI, digital workflow and analytics applications for the aviation industry. Our software empowers many of the world's airlines, airports, and aviation service providers to enhance safety, optimize their operations and improve overall efficiency.

Why Choose TrustFlight?

Our Mission: To revolutionize aviation by delivering digital workflow solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and inspire confidence across the industry.

Impact: Over 200,000 users rely on our systems daily, making aviation safer and more efficient.

Core Values: Guided by integrity, responsibility, innovation, and excellence, we are committed to empowering our partners to operate with confidence.

Join TrustFlight: Shaping the future of Aviation Technology

Your Role

As Lead Engineer, you’ll own the end-to-end development and modernization of our flagship product. You’ll work with legacy systems, scale solutions for growth, and make business-focused technical decisions, choosing the right tools to deliver maximum impact. You’ll be a self-starter who drives excellence, inspiring and pushing the team to achieve high standards and deliver real value for our customers. Reporting to Director of Engineering, you will lead a team of software engineers to achieve new heights!

What you’ll be doing

Development & Code Quality:

• Write clean, maintainable code using modern frameworks and best practices
• Participate in code reviews and pair programming to ensure code quality
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize applications for performance and scalability
• Contribute to technical discussions and architectural decisions
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Leverage test automation to ensure all deliverables are robustly tested prior to release
• Implement and maintain automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end tests)
• Collaborate with QA Engineers to ensure comprehensive testing coverage
• Practice Test-Driven Development (TDD) and quality-first mindset

DevOps & Infrastructure:

• Own/maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure swift delivery of reliable builds
• Work with cloud-based architectures and DevOps best practices
• Ensure system stability, security, and scalability

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Managers, Designers, and Engineering teams
• Mentor junior engineers through pairing and design/code reviews
• Lead team development through 1:1s, performance feedback, and career growth initiatives
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices

What you’ll bring

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of software development experience leading projects or teams
• Strong understanding of AI capabilities, tooling, and current state of technology
• Understanding of machine learning concepts (supervised/unsupervised learning, training vs inference)
• Basic knowledge of how Large Language Models (LLMs) work
• Familiarity with AI model capabilities, limitations, and appropriate use cases
• Understanding of prompt engineering principles and best practices
• Proficiency in .NET

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of core software engineering practices (TDD, clean code, design patterns)
• Expertise in performance profiling with deep awareness of performance pitfalls
• In-depth knowledge of security measures and authentication techniques
• Proven debugging expertise and root-cause analysis capabilities
• Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices
• Understanding of web development best practices and design patterns

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Leadership skills and ability to mentor team members
• Natural leadership skills, inspiring and mentoring those you work with
• Experience in people leadership, performance development, and building high-performing teams
• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments

AI Integration Skills:

• Proficient use of AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, Grok) for development
• Ability to critically evaluate and refine AI-generated code and solutions
• Experience using AI for debugging, code review, and documentation generation
• Experience with fine-tuning and customizing AI models for specific use cases
• Understanding of AI model security, data privacy, and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of AI model monitoring, observability, and performance optimization

Architecture & Design:

• Understanding of software architecture principles and system design
• Deep expertise in software architecture, system design, and scalability
• Ability to ensure system architecture supports scalability and long-term maintainability
• Experience in making architectural decisions and technical roadmap development

Security & Performance:

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements
• Expertise in performance optimization and scalability considerations
• Deep understanding of performance pitfalls, particularly for offline operations
• Understanding of authentication protocols (RESTful, GraphQL, RPC)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record in agile development environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and solution-oriented mindset
• Quality mindset with attention to detail and best practices
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments

What Makes You Stand Out

Technical Excellence:

• Architectural acumen and strategic thinking ability
• Experience driving and managing technical change in dynamic environments
• Track record of leading technical projects and delivering high-quality outcomes
• Industry awareness and keeping up with trends and best practices

Desirable:

• Experience with additional technologies/frameworks
• Industry knowledge or domain expertise
• Experience in setting up or scaling engineering teams

Location: This role will be based out of our office in London. This is an on-site role with room for flexibility, because we know life doesn't always fit a 9-to-5 mould.

Why join us

• See Your Impact: Your contributions directly enhance the safety and efficiency of aviation operations, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and crew every month.

• Build and Create: Be part of an environment where you'll have the freedom to innovate, build, and create solutions that define the future of digital aviation.

• Growth Opportunity: Join us at an inflection point as we scale our revenue growth using implement cutting-edge AI tools and SaaS best practices.

Also, we offer

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental benefits. Paid time off plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.

• Invest in your future: Take advantage of our company contribution to pension/RRSP matching program to grow your savings while you work.

• Professional Growth: As a fast-growing company, we offer incredible opportunities for career advancement and skill development.

• Competitive salary range: We place huge importance on the contribution and experience you bring to the team. The base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on skills, job related knowledge, experience and internal equity.

How to Apply

Click Apply! Send us your resume, including a cover letter. Let us know how you can contribute to creating best-in-class tools and services throughout the aviation industry.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

TrustFlight is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by UK law.