At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join British Airways, a pioneering airline with over 100 years of history.
- Benefits: Enjoy staff travel perks, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a world-class engineering team and drive innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology while working with cutting-edge tools like AWS and React.
- Qualifications: Experience in full-stack development and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
A career without limits. As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. A job at British Airways is yours to make.
The Role: Software Engineering Manager (Full Stack Focus)
Join our innovative Software Engineering team at British Airways as a Software Engineering Manager, where you’ll play a key role in leading teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions. With a focus on large scale full-stack development, this role is ideal for those who thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, bringing expertise in AWS, Microservices, API, and DevOps.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead internal and external teams of software engineers, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute full-stack development strategies, ensuring scalable, high-performance software solutions.
- Work closely with stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into actionable development plans.
- Proactively evaluate the current state of the product development and work with CoEs to drive sustainable improvements in the team and across the organisation.
- Drive the adoption of modern DevOps practices in the team to enhance software delivery and operational efficiency.
- Champion best practices in software engineering, ensuring security, maintainability, and performance.
- Present technical solutions and progress to stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear business value.
- Build strong relationships across teams, acting as a bridge between engineering and business functions.
What You’ll Bring to British Airways:
- Proven experience working on enterprise-level software engineering programmes.
- A deep understanding of modern full-stack development, particularly Java, React, and AWS.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly.
- Experience with DevOps tools and methodologies, enabling efficient and secure software delivery.
- A growth-focused leadership style, with a passion for continuous improvement.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset, with the ability to drive innovation and change.
- Ability to balance between applying the fundamentals and taking a pragmatic solution.
Your Experience:
- Proven experience in full-stack software engineering, with a strong technical foundation.
- Expertise in Java, React, AWS, and modern cloud-native architectures.
- Experience leading teams in an agile development environment.
- Strong DevOps knowledge, with experience in CI/CD pipelines and automation.
This is your chance to be part of a world-class engineering team, shaping the future of technology at British Airways. Apply now and take your career to new heights!
What we offer:
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.
Wanted: Software Engineering Manager – Full Stack employer: British Airways
At British Airways, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Lead Network Engineer, you'll enjoy unparalleled staff travel benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity that ensures every voice is heard. Join us in shaping the future of air travel while enjoying a fulfilling career that truly takes you places.
