Principal Engineer

A jornada completa
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Directorate: IAG Tech

**Descripción de la empresa**:
**About IAG Tech**
IAG Tech is a community of IT and digital professionals from across the International Airlines Group (IAG). We drive the technology behind some of the biggest and most successful brands in global aviation, including British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Iberia.
Brought together in 2019, we are a unique community with a shared vision to deliver Technology Excellence and be recognised as industry leaders in the use of technology.
Our mission is to delight customers, enable employees, accelerate business performance, protect our business and increase shareholder value, through the innovative and agile use of technology and data.

We use product-centric delivery teams using agile methods to implement new capabilities at pace and maximise business outcomes. With a relentless focus on improving system performance and stability, we continually strive to find new and better ways to innovate and support the Group.

**Our Values**
At IAG Tech we share common values to help us create the right culture to underpin our thriving community:
**Innovation **| we value identifying new ways of using technology to solve business challenges
**Empowerment **| we value giving people the freedom to operate, that they take accountability, and collaborate with colleagues
**Professionalism **| we value having and developing the right knowledge and competency to be able to do our jobs to the best of our ability
**Transparency **| we value honesty and integrity and always share the reality in a manner the business understands
**Agility **| we value responsiveness, speed and flexibility in everything we do
We celebrate when we see great examples of our values in action and challenge each other when we see these values being ignored.

**Descripción del empleo**:
**What you will do**

As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for managing a team of Tech Leads and promoting standards and best practices within the organization. Your main responsibilities will include:

- Leading and mentoring a team of Tech Leads, providing guidance and support in their technical and leadership roles.
- Collaborating with product teams led by Tech Leads to understand their needs and requirements, and promoting the adoption of standards and best practices across the organization.
- Identifying areas for improvement in software development processes and driving initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability.
- Participating in architectural discussions and providing technical expertise to ensure the development of robust and scalable solutions.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical strategies and ensure successful delivery of projects.
- Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and evaluating their potential impact on the organization.
- Understanding and managing technical debt with a pragmatic perspective, including governance at the organization level and assisting Tech Leads in dealing with it.
- Maintaining the tech radar for patterns and practices.

**What we expect from you**

To excel in this role, we expect you to have:

- Extensive experience in software engineering, with a strong background in designing and developing complex systems.
- Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a focus on mentoring and developing technical talent.
- Deep understanding of software development methodologies, best practices, and architectural principles.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
- A passion for technology and a drive to stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements.
- Skills in understanding and managing technical debt with a pragmatic perspective, including governance at the organization level and assisting Tech Leads in dealing with it.

**How you will work**

In this role, you will work closely with Tech Leads, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. You will collaborate on defining technical strategies, promoting standards and best practices, and driving the successful delivery of projects. You will also provide guidance and support to your team of Tech Leads, fostering their growth and development.

**With whom**

As a Principal Engineer, you will work with a diverse group of individuals, including:

- Tech Leads: Collaborating with Tech Leads to understand their needs and requirements, and promoting standards and best practices within their teams.
- Product Teams: Working closely with product teams led by Tech Leads to align technical strategies and ensure successful project delivery.
- Cross-functional Teams: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as product management, design, and QA, to ensure alignment and success