Job Vacancy Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Who we are

We're the people behind global loyalty currency, Avios, and home to three ambitious, growing businesses; Loyalty, Holidays and Retail. Each business has its own goals, strategy and team, but collectively we share a purpose to create the world's most rewarding experiences for our customers through loyalty programmes, new products and holidays.   

We're on a truly exciting journey of growth and transformation - we're going places! It means we have a fantastic story to tell our people and the rest of the world. This is where you come in.? 

The opportunity

"The GLP Programme Team is responsible for designing, building, releasing and maintaining a set of B2B microservice API products that allow partners to integrate with and use the capabilities of the IAGL frequent flyer programmes (BA Executive Club, Iberia Plus, AerLingus AerClub & Vueling Club)."  

The Loyalty Platform provides a range of partner facing, headless products presented through our APIs & data events, which have high demand, resilience and availability. In addition, our platform will create delightful, frictionless consumer facing experiences to enable members to enrol into the program in a seamless way, login, with identity verification and security features built in and be able to manage their Avios account and enjoy their rewarding benefits.  

What you'll get up to

As a Senior Back-End Engineer, you'll hold a pivotal position within the product team, contributing to the design and implementation of new features in the application's back-end. Leveraging your technical prowess and hands-on experience, you'll craft scalable, top-notch software solutions. Collaboration is key, as you'll effectively engage with product owners, architects, technical leads, and fellow developers to ensure alignment and deliver the best possible outcomes.   

You'll bring hands-on expertise in crafting solutions within your chosen tech stack (e.g., Node.js and Express, Java and Spring Boot, etc.), along with a deep understanding of APIs, system architecture, and industry protocols like OAuth 2.0.    

You'll have experience developing solutions in your chosen tech stack (e.g., Node.js and Express, Java and Spring Boot, etc.), alongside a solid understanding of APIs, architecture, and industry standards such as OAuth 2.0. Your expertise lies in the Back-End applications, where you'll skilfully guide the user journey throughout the entire stack.  

Ideally, you'll also bring familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform) and thrive in a DevOps culture.   

You have extensive experience working in agile teams and are driven by delivering customer value. Ideally, you would also have a proven track record of delivering innovation. 

What we need from you

• Crafting software, writing tests, and debugging.   

• Building and maintaining microservice-based applications (Java preferred).   

• Familiarity with databases like PostgreSQL or Redis.   

• Proficient in Linux for production environments.   

• Experience with frameworks like Spring Boot and ORMs like Hibernate.   

• Knowledgeable about cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud (AWS preferred).   

• Understanding config management and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation (Terraform preferred).   

• Expertise in container technologies like Docker and ECS.   

• Familiar with CI/CD and DevOps practices.   

• Guide and mentor team members in modern data tooling, serving as a beacon of inspiration and support.  

• Proficient in collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, Mural, and Slack. 

The role has a blended base, between our Central London office and home. We trust you to make the right decision about the type of work that is best done in each location. We expect you'll achieve a 50/50 split between the two and there may be times where you'll want to visit our other locations to tell their stories, too (fully reimbursed).  

We might not be right for you if:  

• You only want to focus on your to-do list; we're a small, high-performing team, we help each other to succeed. 

• You value perfection over fast iteration and progress; IAG Loyalty moves fast, we learn and iterate as we go; our environment isn't right for everyone. 

If you think you have what it takes but don't meet every single point above, please do still apply. We'd love to chat and see if you could be a great fit. 

What you'll get in return

A few to spark your interest below, and you'll find even more on our  

• A place to grow your career: We're home to three businesses under one roof and part of one of the world's leading airline groups (International Airlines Group), so the opportunities here, if you go after them, are endless. Our newly launched learning programme, ‘Develop You', will also give you the skills and capability to take your career to new heights. 

• A place to belong: Our socials are a firm fave in the calendar, and our colleague-led networks and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion agenda will give you the platforms to make new connections, share your passions and your voice. 

• A place to make your mark: Our focus on agility and continuous improvement is a mindset and way of working. We put the customer at the heart of our decisions and move fast so you can deliver the most value possible. 

• A place to do things that matter: We're passionate about the part we play in our customers lives; helping them make memories that last a lifetime, as well as the work we do to give back to our local communities. Our thriving charity network, combined with work that impacts millions, means we're a place you can do your part.  

Perks that take you places:

• One non-contractual Annual Bookable Travel Concession for you, your partner and dependants after 12 months service and unlimited standby and premium standby fares for you and your nominees on the full British Airways network and numerous other partner airlines from day one 

• 20 days working from abroad in Europe per annum.?  

• Annual Bonus (dependant on company and individual performance) 

• Company pension of 9% (6% contribution from IAGL, 3% employee contribution)?  

• 25 days annual leave, + 2 days charity leave and a day off on your birthday  

• New joiner, birthday and recognition Avios 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at IAG Loyalty

Our vision, 'to create the world's most rewarding experiences,' applies not only to our customers but for our colleagues too. It's about taking belonging seriously, actively fostering a culture where everyone feels welcomed and valued by embracing diverse identities, personal histories, and perspectives.

This commitment makes IAG Loyalty a rewarding place to work and enhances our ability to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and better serve our customers and communities.