DescriptionLead Software EngineerLuton | Full-time | Hybrid20% bonus • 7% pension • Staff travel benefitsWe support hybrid working, and you’ll spend 60% of your time each month in the office.You're a hands-on software engineer with strong expertise in .NET, Java and AWS who enjoys solving complex problems while helping others do their best work.If you enjoy building scalable cloud-based solutions, shaping technical decisions and creating an environment where teams can thrive, this role gives you the opportunity to make a significant impact across easyJet's technology organisationThe opportunityAs Lead Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership within a squad while remaining a highly active contributor to software delivery. This is primarily a senior engineering role where you'll spend most of your time designing, building and operating production software while helping guide a small team of engineers.You'll also support the development of up to four engineers, helping them grow while maintaining high standards of engineering quality and delivery."The best person for this role will be someone who loves writing software and solving problems but also enjoys helping other engineers succeed. You'll lead through technical expertise, practical coaching and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that make a real difference." Head of Software EngineeringThe team & cultureEngineering at easyJet is organised around Missions and Squads, bringing technology teams closer to the parts of the business they support. It's a role for someone who enjoys coaching leaders, building strong relationships and driving continuous improvement. What you’ll be doingYou'll design, build, test and operate software in a genuinely hands-on role, spending the majority of your time contributing directly to production systems.You'll lead the squad's technical delivery, helping break down complex problems, align engineers on the right approach and maintain momentum through to successful delivery.You'll coach and support up to four engineers, providing guidance, feedback and day-to-day technical leadership while partnering with your Engineering Manager on development and performance conversations.Explore and embed AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity and software delivery.What we’re looking forYou'll bring strong software engineering experience and a track record of building, shipping and operating production systems.You'll be comfortable mentoring and supporting other engineers, helping them grow while maintaining high standards across delivery and engineering quality.Strong commercial experience developing applications using .NET & JAVA.Strong Java engineering experience within modern software delivery environments.Experience designing, building and operating cloud-native solutions on AWS.Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience working within modern development environments.Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and production support.Broad technical knowledge across multiple technologies, languages or frameworks, alongside deeper expertise in at least one area.Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting engineers.Curiosity and interest in AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude Code, Codex or similar technologies.Desirable experience includes working within regulated or operationally complex environments, particularly airlines, airports or other high-availability industries, as well as experience with Kubernetes, Docker and AWS serverless technologies.What you’ll get> > Competitive base salary + up to 20% bonus> > 7% employer pension contribution> > Private medical insurance> > 25 days holiday + bank holidays> > Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday> > Excellent staff travel benefits> > Flexible benefits package including share schemesDiversity isn't a checkbox — it's how we flyDifferent perspectives help us create better products, solve complex problems and build stronger engineering teams. We welcome people from all backgrounds who enjoy collaborating with others, challenging thinking and helping create technology that serves millions of customers across Europe.We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.Job Field: Development & TestOrganization: Information Technology (IT)Schedule: Full-time
Senior Lead Software Engineer in London employer: Easyjet
At easyJet, we are proud to be a leading low-cost airline that not only connects millions of customers across Europe but also fosters a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture. As a Lead Software Engineer in our optimisation engineering team, you will enjoy competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and unique benefits like discounted travel for friends and family, all while working in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and personal growth.
