At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic scrum team to deliver innovative software solutions.
- Company: Join Jet2.com, a leader in redefining travel experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, life assurance, and generous discounts on holidays.
- Other info: Be part of a culture that champions continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working with cutting-edge technologies in a flexible environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in software development and leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
Job Description
We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our fast moving and growing software development team.
This is an exciting role, working across a breadth of systems and technologies to deliver value and Create Memories for both our business and our customers.
We have several roles within our wide range of scrum teams and are looking for passionate, technical people to join our team.
Lead Software Engineer, based at Holiday House in Leeds City Centre. We are offering either hybrid or remote working, allowing you the ability to work flexibly as required.
As our new Lead Software Engineer you'll have access to a wide range of benefits including:
- Competitive salary, with annual pay review
- 3 x salary life assurance
- Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme
- Colleague discounts on Jet2holidays and Jet2. com holidays and flights
At Jet2. com and Jet2holidays we’re working together to deliver an amazing journey, literally!
We work together to really drive forward a ‘Customer First’ ethos, creating unforgettable package holidays and flights.
We couldn’t do it without our wonderful people.
What will you'll be doing
As our Lead Software Engineer, you'll be leading a fast-paced scrum team, made up of a lead engineer, software engineers, automation and manual test engineers, product owners and business analysts.
You will also
- Deliver systems that improve the experience of our customers and business users
- Have a vision for designing and building robust and scalable systems
- Lead design discussions and decisions about projects
- Have ownership of the full software development lifecycle from initial requirements through to supporting production releases
- Support team activities such as planning and estimation
- Line manage and mentor team members to facilitate their growth and progression
- Champion current and new coding standards and practices
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement.
What is the tech stack?
- We have a wide range of technologies used across a large number of teams, including:
- C#, . NET Core, and Web API.
- Web Application Frameworks (ASP. NET MVC, SPA)
- Enterprise content management achieved through Sitecore
- RESTful Microservices – light-weight efficient, decoupled APIs that scale well.
- Event driven architectures (Kafka)
- Modern reactive Java Script Frameworks (React, Next. js, Vue. js, Angular)
- Advanced web topologies (Headless, Jamstack)
- Storage technologies like SQL, Redis and SOLR
- Automated UI and API testing (BDD, Selenium)
- Cloud technologies (Azure/AWS/GCP)
- Containerised environments using Kubernetes, Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
What you’ll have
Our Lead Software Engineer will have previous experience in the usage of all our tech stacks, be extremely passionate about technology and have previous management experience.
You will also
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable communicating and building relationships with stakeholders across the business
- Have prior leadership and mentoring experience and be willing to enhance your skills in this area to support the growth of software development team
- Be an excellent role model for the team and colleagues, with an approachable nature and the ability to work as part of a team
- Be the point of contact for expert guidance and team support.
Join us as we redefine travel experiences and create memories for millions of passengers. At Jet2. com and Jet2holidays, your potential has no limits.
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Lead Software Engineer employer: Jet2.com and Jet2holidays
Jet2 is an exceptional employer, offering a high basic salary and competitive flight pay, alongside a transparent and fair base transfer policy. With a strong focus on employee development and lifestyle flexibility, including generous annual leave and part-time options, Jet2 fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its pilots. Join us at our London bases and be part of a financially stable, award-winning airline that values your contributions and growth.
