Tech Lead

Job Description

How would you like to be at the forefront of developing products that will be actively used by hundreds of thousands of customers across the world every monthAt IAG Loyalty we enable people to enjoy incredible experiences by collecting and redeeming the iconic Avios currency, and our Product Department is leading our transformation into a digitally optimised, loyalty products and services business. Were focusedon using modern tech to create industry leading customer and partner services, role modelling agile ways of working and creating efficient, effective, personalised products.This is where you come in.As one of our Software Engineering Leads, youll play a key role in building, realising and continuously improving our web applications that serve our customers. Youll collaborate closely with Product Managers and Product Designers using your technicalexpertise to turn what we need to do into how we need to do it, and lead of team of Engineers to bring those ideas to life.However, this is not a pure people-management position. Youll enjoy getting involved and being hands-on using modern tools and technologies, from AWS, Terraform and Docker to Node.js, Typescipt, React and Redux and more.Equally, youre always on the lookout for the right tools to improve developer experience and help us move faster.Its an ideal opportunity if youre a senior/lead engineer with some management experience, looking for the next step in your career to add a strategic element to what you do. Or maybe youre keen on working with high profile brands like British Airways,Qatar Airways and Nectar to name a few.Here are a few ways youll be adding value in this role:Youll share your knowledge with other Software Engineers to contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous learningYoull help to define and shape the architecture and frameworks used in our front-end applications.Youll work as part of a delivery team as a hands-on contributor. Designing, implementing and testing of cutting-edge software components for product and client requirementsYoull team up with our Dev Ops Engineers to ensure our infrastructure needs are met and your code can be supported and monitored in productionYoull review code written by other members of the team, providing technical coaching and mentorship to teammates.Youll be ideal for this role if:

• You have the ability to innovate and develop software solutions; and the ability to understand product and clients needs and define suitable solutions to meets their requirements

• You have experience of some/all of the following tools and technologies:
  • node.js, Typescript (or Javascript), React, Redux, Terraform, Docker, GraphQL, REST, AWS

• You have a genuine interest in software development, with a strong willingness to learn and to remain up to date with new development techniques rather than assuming that the tools and techniques you know are the best ones for the job.

• You have experience with micro services, designing, building and maintaining APIs and domain driven design as well as integrating with external APIs

• Youve worked in an agile/scrum environment, continuously deploying code day-after-day and week-after-week

• Youre comfortable engaging with non-technical stakeholders, explaining what youre doing and why in a simple, understandable manner.

• You take pride in your code, looking for simple, elegant solutions to complex problems, following the principles of software engineering.

• Youre used to using version control software and have experience of implementing automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous release processes

And this is what we can offer you

• Annual Bonus (dependant on Company & Individual Performance)
• Company Pension
• Private Health Care
• Exciting global travel industry discounts including flights with hotels, rail, cruises & tour operators also available through travel providers
• Unlimited standby and premium standby fares for you and your nominees on the full BA network and numerous other partner airlines
• Discounts on BA flights and holidays from day one for you, your friends and family
• Travel Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Cycle scheme
• 4 weeks abroad working allowed
• 25 days annual leave, plus 2 days charity leave and a day off on your birthday
• New Joiner Avios/Birthday Avios/Thank you Avios

This role will be based out of IAGLs London office (Thomas House, Eccleston Square, London). We have a flexible working policy where a blended approach is encouraged, with the focus on being in the correct location for the work that needs to be undertaken.This will involve a mix of office and home workingInclusion and diversity are integral to the success of IAG Loyalty. We continuously encourage an organisational culture where colleagues with varying perspectives, life experiences and backgrounds can work together to achieve their and the organisationspotential.