Software Development Lead – Digital Applications

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Etihad Airways seeks a Software Development Lead to guide engineering squads delivering scalable web and mobile applications, blending technical leadership with people management and delivery oversight. You will own delivery aligned with product priorities, collaborate with Product, Architecture, UX, QA and DevOps to ship digital solutions, drive Agile delivery, and manage risks and dependencies while establishing engineering standards for coding, testing, CI/CD. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software development and 5+ years leading teams, strong expertise in modern architecture, microservices, cloud and DevOps, and hands on with React, Angular or Node.js, Java Spring Boot APIs, mobile Kotlin/Swift/Capacitor, and AWS or Azure. Onsite Abu Dhabi, full time. Fraud alert applies.

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

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