Lead Data Engineer(16877)
Description
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.
Job Purpose
This is a senior technical and leadership position, ideal for candidates with strong experience in cloud-based data engineering, team management, and a passion for innovation. The role offers significant responsibility, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package within a leading European airline.
Job Accountabilities
·Lead technical design, delivery, and implementation of data solutions within easyJet’s IT estate.
·Manage and develop a team of Data Engineers and Analytics Engineers.
·Champion distributed data platforms and drive adoption of data products.
·Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver enterprise-level data solutions.
·Identify and champion new technologies and methods in data engineering.
·Ensure solutions meet technical standards and business requirements.
·Deputise for the Data Engineering technology manager as needed.
·Required skills include leadership, team management, technical expertise in cloud and big data, and strong communication.
·Desirable experience includes airline industry knowledge, AI solution adoption, and cloud-based OLAP.
Business Area
Information Technology (IT)
Primary Location
United Kingdom-London-London Luton Airport
Organisation
Information Technology (IT)
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
Ongoing