Lead Software Engineer

Job Description
- Lead Software Engineer
- Enable Ground Crew (17169)

Job Description

Lead Software Engineer
- Enable Ground Crew ( 17169 )

Description

Lead Software Engineer – Enable Ground Crew

Luton/Hybrid

We are easy

Jet – a FTSE-250 listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easy

Jet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.

We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easy

Jet? Our Promise Behaviours – we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easy

Jet.

Imagine shaping the technology that keeps 150+ airports moving safely and efficiently. As our new Tech Lead for Enable Ground Crew, you will do exactly that.

You will own the technical strategy for critical, mission-critical systems.

This includes mobile-first tools, real-time communication feeds, and data ecosystems used daily by ground crews and frontline teams. If you love solving complex, high-stakes operational puzzles and mentoring talented engineers, this is your next destination.

Set the Technical Direction:
Define the architecture for scalable, cloud-native, and mobile-first systems across a global airport network.

The position combines hands-on software engineering with practical squad leadership, focusing on technical delivery, code quality, and supporting a small team of engineers .

• The Lead Software Engineer is primarily a senior technical contributor with light leadership responsibilities.
• The role involves significant hands-on coding (60%+), technical decision-making, and guiding a squad of 1–4 engineers.
• Collaboration with the Engineering Manager and Product Owner is essential to align technical delivery with business priorities.
• The position requires strong engineering fundamentals, experience with modern practices (CI/CD, automated testing, cloud), and mentoring skills.
• AI-assisted development tools are to be integrated into the squad’s workflow.
• Success is measured by predictable, high-quality software delivery, team support and clarity, sound technical decisions, and continuous improvement.

• Lead Software Engineer role, focused on both hands‑on software engineering and squad leadership.
• Not a full people manager, but responsible for coaching and supporting 1–4 engineers.
• Works closely with the Engineering Manager (TBD) and Product Owner to ensure technical and business alignment.

• Design, build, test, and operate production software in a hands-on capacity.
• Lead the squad’s technical delivery: break down problems, align the team, and maintain momentum.
• Make squad-scoped technical decisions, balancing speed, quality, maintainability, and sustainability.
• Set and uphold engineering standards through design, code review, testing discipline, and operational ownership.
• Strengthen engineering practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and reliable production operations.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and technical curiosity.
• Integrate AI-assisted development tools into the squad’s workflow.
• Collaborate with product, design, and other stakeholders to deliver practical solutions to business problems.

Requirements of the Role

• Strong software engineering fundamentals with a proven track record in building, shipping, and operating production systems.
• Experience leading technical work within a small team while remaining hands‑on.
• Full‑stack experience across backend, frontend, and cloud, in multiple languages/frameworks.
• Familiarity with modern engineering practices: CI/CD, automated testing, cloud infrastructure, and production support.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting other engineers, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Initiative in…