Overview

A career without limitsAs the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. 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. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.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.Responsibilities

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 programmesA 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.What this is your chance to do

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. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.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.We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.Inclusion and Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

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