Software Development Lead – Digital Applications at Etihad Airways Australia

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Leadership, People Management, Agile Delivery, Microservices, Cloud Platforms, DevOps, React, Angular, Node.js, Java, Spring Boot, Kotlin, Swift, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Job Description Synopsis We are seeking a Software Development Lead to lead engineering squads responsible for delivering and enhancing Etihad Airways' web and mobile applications. The role combines technical leadership, people management, and delivery oversight to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing digital solutions. Accountabilities Lead and mentor software development squads across web and mobile platforms. Own technical delivery, ensuring alignment with business and product priorities. Partner with Product, Architecture, UX, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver customer-facing digital solutions. Drive Agile delivery, managing risks, dependencies, and delivery commitments. Provide technical guidance across architecture, cloud, APIs, and mobile technologies. Establish engineering best practices covering coding, testing, CI/CD, security, and platform reliability. Champion automation, DevOps, and modern software engineering practices. Manage team performance, capability development, and workforce planning. Monitor engineering KPIs and drive continuous improvement. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years leading development teams. Proven experience delivering large-scale web and mobile applications. Strong expertise in modern software architecture, microservices, cloud platforms, and DevOps. Experience with: Web: React, Angular, IONIC framework, Node.js Backend: Java, Spring Boot, APIs, Microservices Mobile: Android (Kotlin) and/or iOS (Swift) and Capacitor Cloud & DevOps: AWS/Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Additional Information Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight. To learn more visit www.etihad.com Recruitment Fraud Alert Beware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent. Division: Digital Technology & Innovation Division

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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor engineering squads to deliver scalable web and mobile applications for Etihad Airways. Oversee technical delivery, establish engineering best practices, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performing digital solutions.