Tech Lead - Enable Ground Crew
easyJetLuton, England, United Kingdom
Added 18 Jul · still live
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About the role
Tech Lead – Enable Ground Crew
Hybrid/Luton
We are easyJet – 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 easyJet 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 easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours – we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.
Elevate The Frontline Airport Experience
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.
Your Impact
Hybrid/Luton
We are easyJet – 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 easyJet 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 easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours – we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.
Elevate The Frontline Airport Experience
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.
Your Impact
- Set the Technical Direction: Define the architecture for scalable, cloud-native, and mobile-first systems across a global airport network.
- Lead by Example: Provide hands-on leadership to engineers. You will set coding standards, review technical designs, and champion best practices.
- Bridge the Gap: Partner with Product Managers and Regional Delivery Leads to turn business needs into resilient engineering roadmaps.
- Drive Engineering ExcellenceCultivate a modern engineering culture focused on CI/CD, DevOps, API-first architecture, and test automation.
- Proven Leadership: Experience as a Tech Lead or Principal Engineer managing mission-critical or large-scale operational systems.
- Core Technical Stack: A strong background in software engineering with deep expertise in at least one major stack (e.g., Java, .NET, Python).
- Cloud & Integration Mastery: Experience designing cloud-native solutions (preferably AWS), microservices, API integrations, and event-driven architectures.
- Operational Mindset: A sharp focus on balancing speed and quality against technical debt, cost, and real-world operational usability.
- People First: A passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing, continuous-learning engineering teams.
- Experience supporting mobile operational tooling and connected device ecosystems.
- Background knowledge of airline, airport, or transport operational systems.
You will work on systems where your code directly impacts real-world, real-time travel operations. We offer a highly collaborative environment where your technical choices drive massive scale and global efficiency.
What You’ll Bring
To succeed in this high-impact role, you should possess:
- Aviation & Airport Expertise: A strong understanding of airport operational processes, ground handling workflows, departure control, and baggage systems.
- Technical Support Acumen: Proven experience in service operations, system tracking/monitoring, and managing software integrations.
- Supplier Coordination Skills: The ability to effectively collaborate with third-party vendors and external partners during high-pressure incidents and rollouts.
“Please note that this role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship, and we are therefore unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK.”
How To Apply
If you are a self-starter who can identify opportunities to drive greater success for the team and have a track record of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team!
What You’ll Get In Return
At easyJet, we pride ourselves on a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that supports and rewards innovation and excellence.
We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- 20% bonus potential.
- 25 days holiday, pension scheme, life assurance, and a flexible benefits package.
- Discounted staff travel scheme for friends and family
- Annual credit for discount on easyJet holidays
- ‘Work Away’ scheme, allowing you to work abroad for 30 days a year
- Electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme
We operate a hybrid working policy of 40%-60% of the month spent with colleagues.
We look forward to your application and the possibility of you flying high with our team!
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply through our careers portal.
Reasonable Adjustments
At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at ma.recruitment@easyjet.com.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation
Business Area
Information Technology (IT)
Primary Location
United Kingdom-London-London Luton Airport
Organisation
Information Technology (IT)
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Primary Location
United Kingdom-London-London Luton Airport
Organisation
Information Technology (IT)
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
Ongoing
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 3119 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~131k in sampleP25 £29kP75 £47k
£24kmedian £36k£57k
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