Tech Lead: Cloud-Native Airline Ops

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major low-cost airline in Greater London is seeking a Technology Lead to oversee technical vision and development for operational software. You will ensure solutions are robust and scalable while mentoring engineers and guiding teams through best practices. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in large-scale systems, strong software engineering backgrounds, and knowledge of cloud-native solutions. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact operational efficiency and support a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Principle Engineer in large-scale operational systems.
• Experience designing cloud-native solutions with knowledge of event-driven architecture.
• Ability to influence stakeholders by explaining technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the product team ensuring scalable solutions.
• Define and own technical architecture aligned with product goals.
• Mentor engineers and develop technical capabilities within the team.

Skills

Technical leadership

Software engineering

Cloud-native solutions

API integration

DevOps practices

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Mentoring engineers

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

.NET

Python

Job description

A major low-cost airline in Greater London is seeking a Technology Lead to oversee technical vision and development for operational software. You will ensure solutions are robust and scalable while mentoring engineers and guiding teams through best practices. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in large-scale systems, strong software engineering backgrounds, and knowledge of cloud-native solutions. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact operational efficiency and support a diverse work environment.