Job Description
Job description
Senior Developer
Luton/Hybrid
COMPANY
When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you’ll be able to play a big part in the success of our highly successful, fast-paced business that opens up Europe so people can exercise their get-up-and-go. With over 300 aircraft flying over 800 routes to more than 30 countries, we’re the UK’s largest airline, the second largest in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. Flying over 80 million passengers a year, we employ over 13,000 people. Its big-scale stuff and we’re still growing.
In Digital Channels we strive for high performing teams who can build and deploy their apps quickly and safely. Our development culture is one of ownership and trust.
JOB PURPOSE
Working in the digital channels team the senior developer is responsible for the code level development and maintenance of the easyJet.com front end applications, adhering to industry standards and best practice. The role works closely with architecture, business analysts, developers and delivery managers to deliver new products and services to meet the needs of projects and programmes within the prioritised portfolio. As part of the role you get to work with our other easyJet digital developers and with other developers from some of the leading agencies.
We are looking for someone who has experience developing digital experiences using the latest BFF patterns and micro frontend architecture. Someone who understands how to build applications but also understands that their services should be independent and quickly deployable through automated CI/CD pipelines. A person who is passionate about the applications they delivery from build through to run. The role requires someone with strong front-end development skills but will benefit from an individual who understands the entire stack and also the cloud technologies used to run the applications.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Accountable for the development and support of new and existing solutions to best practice and industry standards
• Accountable to prepare or support with designing and documenting technical solutions for functional and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborating with technical architecture and peers to identify and agree the technical standards, frameworks, tooling and patterns for the applications adhering to industry standards and best practice.
• Accountable to identify, mitigate or resolve technical risks within the solution, ensuring any risks or issues are clearly communicated and managed
• Provide technical expertise, guidance and perform technical code reviews ensuring consistency and conformity to agreed standards.
• Actively contribute during all agile ceremonies and the maturing of our dev-sec-ops capacities
• Provide technical leadership and support within the team, including mentoring, coaching and guiding more junior members.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
• Demonstrable experience in developing solutions using the likes of React, Next.JS, .NET
• Previous senior developer experience building web applications.
• Experience working with content management systems, Sitecore/Sitecore XM experience would be beneficial or similar like Contentful.
• Understanding of Modern CMS patterns and the role in a fast moving development team.
• Experience of development in an Agile environment and adheres to the value and principles of agile software delivery
• Experience of testing at multiple levels, including Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD).
• Experience of developing solutions in a high transactional, high availability environment at enterprise scale
• Demonstrable experience of providing a level of technical leadership within development teams – both in solution design and technical implementation
• Evidence of being able to translate technical architecture into technical implementation
• Practical and in depth knowledge of code and database refactoring techniques
• Good understanding of network and infrastructure concepts
• Experience of DevOps and cloud technologies (AWS)
• Experience of software-automation production systems (Github)
• Experience of code deployment tools (e.g. Github, Puppet, Ansible, Chef, Terraform, CloudFormation)
Soft Skills Required:
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to challenge other teams on approaches, estimates and assumptions
• Ability to mentor and coach junior members of the team
• Able to influence and lead the development team to build the right solution
What you’ll get in return
Competitive base salary
Up to 20% bonus
25 days holiday
BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
7% pension
Life Insurance
Work Away Scheme
Flexible benefits package
Excellent staff travel benefits
About easyJet
At easyJet our aim is to make low-cost travel easy – connecting people to what they value using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.
It takes a real team effort to carry over +0 million passengers a year across 35 countries. Whether you’re working as part of our front-line operations or in our corporate functions, you’ll find people that are positive, inclusive, ready to take on a challenge, and that have your back. We call that our ‘Orange Spirit’, and we hope you’ll share that too.
Apply
Complete your application on our careers site.
We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.
Senior Developer
Luton/Hybrid
COMPANY
When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you’ll be able to play a big part in the success of our highly successful, fast-paced business that opens up Europe so people can exercise their get-up-and-go. With over 300 aircraft flying over 800 routes to more than 30 countries, we’re the UK’s largest airline, the second largest in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. Flying over 80 million passengers a year, we employ over 13,000 people. Its big-scale stuff and we’re still growing.
In Digital Channels we strive for high performing teams who can build and deploy their apps quickly and safely. Our development culture is one of ownership and trust.
JOB PURPOSE
Working in the digital channels team the senior developer is responsible for the code level development and maintenance of the easyJet.com front end applications, adhering to industry standards and best practice. The role works closely with architecture, business analysts, developers and delivery managers to deliver new products and services to meet the needs of projects and programmes within the prioritised portfolio. As part of the role you get to work with our other easyJet digital developers and with other developers from some of the leading agencies.
We are looking for someone who has experience developing digital experiences using the latest BFF patterns and micro frontend architecture. Someone who understands how to build applications but also understands that their services should be independent and quickly deployable through automated CI/CD pipelines. A person who is passionate about the applications they delivery from build through to run. The role requires someone with strong front-end development skills but will benefit from an individual who understands the entire stack and also the cloud technologies used to run the applications.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Accountable for the development and support of new and existing solutions to best practice and industry standards
• Accountable to prepare or support with designing and documenting technical solutions for functional and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborating with technical architecture and peers to identify and agree the technical standards, frameworks, tooling and patterns for the applications adhering to industry standards and best practice.
• Accountable to identify, mitigate or resolve technical risks within the solution, ensuring any risks or issues are clearly communicated and managed
• Provide technical expertise, guidance and perform technical code reviews ensuring consistency and conformity to agreed standards.
• Actively contribute during all agile ceremonies and the maturing of our dev-sec-ops capacities
• Provide technical leadership and support within the team, including mentoring, coaching and guiding more junior members.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
• Demonstrable experience in developing solutions using the likes of React, Next.JS, .NET
• Previous senior developer experience building web applications.
• Experience working with content management systems, Sitecore/Sitecore XM experience would be beneficial or similar like Contentful.
• Understanding of Modern CMS patterns and the role in a fast moving development team.
• Experience of development in an Agile environment and adheres to the value and principles of agile software delivery
• Experience of testing at multiple levels, including Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD).
• Experience of developing solutions in a high transactional, high availability environment at enterprise scale
• Demonstrable experience of providing a level of technical leadership within development teams – both in solution design and technical implementation
• Evidence of being able to translate technical architecture into technical implementation
• Practical and in depth knowledge of code and database refactoring techniques
• Good understanding of network and infrastructure concepts
• Experience of DevOps and cloud technologies (AWS)
• Experience of software-automation production systems (Github)
• Experience of code deployment tools (e.g. Github, Puppet, Ansible, Chef, Terraform, CloudFormation)
Soft Skills Required:
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to challenge other teams on approaches, estimates and assumptions
• Ability to mentor and coach junior members of the team
• Able to influence and lead the development team to build the right solution
What you’ll get in return
Competitive base salary
Up to 20% bonus
25 days holiday
BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
7% pension
Life Insurance
Work Away Scheme
Flexible benefits package
Excellent staff travel benefits
About easyJet
At easyJet our aim is to make low-cost travel easy – connecting people to what they value using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.
It takes a real team effort to carry over +0 million passengers a year across 35 countries. Whether you’re working as part of our front-line operations or in our corporate functions, you’ll find people that are positive, inclusive, ready to take on a challenge, and that have your back. We call that our ‘Orange Spirit’, and we hope you’ll share that too.
Apply
Complete your application on our careers site.
We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Developer position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Luton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
