Lead Web Developer

Delta Technology Hub; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Transportation to office

Cafeteria Meals

Travel Privileges

Parental Benefits

Job summary

Delta Technology Hub is looking for a Lead Web Developer to deliver world-class digital experiences for Virgin Atlantic's customer channels, including their .com and mobile applications.

This role involves leading front-end engineering, implementing modern technologies such as React and GraphQL, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring operational excellence.

Benefits include medical insurance, transportation, cafeteria meals, travel privileges, and more.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of front-end development experience in a commercial environment.
• Expert proficiency in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript.
• Strong experience integrating with headless CMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and maintain customer-facing web experiences.
• Mentor junior developers.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and advocate for continuous innovation.

Skills

React

Next.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

GraphQL

HTML5

CSS3

Git

Azure

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Storybook

Figma

Job description

Overview & Key Responsibilities

At Delta Technology Hub, Virgin Atlantic team, we’re looking for a Lead Web Developer to play a critical role in delivering world‑class digital experiences across Virgin Atlantic's customer channels, including the .com and mobile applications. You will lead the front‑end engineering craft, setting high standards for coding, performance, security, and accessibility.

You will be hands‑on with modern technologies such as React, Next.js, and GraphQL, while collaborating closely with designers, product managers, back‑end engineers, and external partners.

As a technical expert, you will advocate for the adoption of a scalable design system, promote headless CMS patterns, and uphold best practices across our platforms. You will also ensure operational excellence through L3 support, production triage, and proactive observability. This role demands a proactive, curious mindset, keeping Virgin Atlantic at the forefront of digital innovation.

Mentor junior developers.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of front‑end development experience in a commercial environment.
• Expert proficiency in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript.
• Strong experience integrating with headless CMS systems (Adobe AEM preferred).
• Solid understanding of GraphQL APIs and server‑side rendering (SSR).
• Deep knowledge of web performance, accessibility (WCAG standards), and security best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with design systems and component libraries (e.g., Storybook, Figma integration).
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 (SASS/LESS), and responsive design.
• Practical experience working with Azure and AWS‑hosted applications.
• Strong experience with source control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and agile delivery methods.
• Mentor junior developers.

Behavioral Competencies

• Lead initiatives with high accountability, create a collaborative environment with a solution‑based approach.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor for the team offering technical advice.
• Ability to communicate with precision, engaging team and stakeholders to build trust and reliable working relationships across cross‑functional teams and geographies enabling organizational alignment.
• Ability to set priorities with the team by understanding interdependence, inspiring team members with consistent focus, quality output, and timelines.
• Constantly keep oneself updated on current technology & trends to drive innovative decisions through piloting forward‑thinking approaches to complex problems in one’s own area of work.
• Inquisitive to understand customer priorities and business challenges while creating value for technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Act as a technical authority within Digital Engineering squads.
• Champion high coding standards, accessibility, and security across the team.
• Mentor developers and promote shared best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Product, UX/UI Designers, QA, and Platform teams.
• Communicate technical topics clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Front‑End Engineering Leadership
  • Develop, optimise, and maintain high‑quality, customer‑facing web experiences.
  • Champion best practices around security, accessibility, SEO, and responsive design.
  • Drive the adoption of the Virgin Atlantic design system and reusable component patterns.
• Technical Excellence and Innovation
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and advocate for continuous front‑end innovation.
  • Implement modern front‑end architectures leveraging SSR, SSG, and client‑side rendering where appropriate.
  • Integrate front‑end applications with GraphQL and RESTful APIs.
• Operational Excellence and L3 Support
  • Provide technical expertise during triage and incident management.
  • Support production deployments and maintain operational resilience.
  • Embed observability and telemetry best practices within the front‑end codebase.
• Collaboration and Delivery
  • Work closely with UX/UI, Product, and Platform teams to deliver optimal customer experiences.
  • Contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical estimation.
  • Promote a DevOps mindset across engineering squads.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Lead code reviews and pair programming to uplift engineering quality.
  • Recommend and implement continuous improvements to workflows, tooling, and processes.
  • Help foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and high performance within the web development community.

Benefits

• Technology is a key enabler of the differentiated services that Delta provides. At the DTH, you get the opportunity to work on projects with a significant impact on business outcomes and customer experience.
• Deepen your knowledge by taking part in multifaceted learning and development programs – exposure to extensive internal and partner repositories, institutional affiliations, and industry SIG (Special Interest Groups) partnerships.
• Immerse yourself in an employee‑centric culture.
• Develop deep and broad business acumen on airline operations while retaining focus on cutting‑edge technology‑driven solutions.
• Avail a full range of benefits that support you and your family: Medical Insurance, Transportation to and from the DTH office, Complementary Cafeteria Meals, Special Travel opportunities and Travel Privileges, Car Lease Program, Paid time off, Parental Benefits and National Pension Scheme.