easyJet holidays — Hybrid (3 days a week in Luton office)
easyJet holidays is the UK’s fastest‑growing tour operator, on a mission to deliver brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices across more than 100 destinations. By combining easyJet’s unrivalled flight network with over 5,000 handpicked hotels and best‑in‑class technology, we’re redefining what great value package travel looks like.
Launched in 2019, we’ve already:
Become the UK’s fastest-growing, lowest‑cost travel business
Taken almost 2 million customers away in our latest full year
Delivered award‑winning sustainability initiatives
Expanded into Switzerland, Germany and France
And been named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work two years running
We’re ambitious. We move fast. And we’re building exceptional tech teams to shape the future of travel.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role within our growing Development team — the group that builds and evolves all proprietary software powering easyJet holidays.
You’ll lead the technical direction of major, high-impact engineering initiatives, architect scalable and innovative solutions, mentor engineers across the function, and help shape our long-term technology strategy.
This is a role for a hands-on engineering leader who loves solving complex problems, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make a visible impact on products used by millions.
Leading complex, multi-team software projects from concept to delivery
Designing and maintaining modern, scalable architectures
Setting engineering standards and championing best practices
Mentoring and developing engineers across the team
Owning critical solutions and ensuring high‑quality, resilient code
Working closely with Product, Design and stakeholders to translate ideas into technical reality
Driving innovation and contributing to long-term technology plans
Technical expertise in:
.NET / .NET Core and Node
JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular or jQuery
CMS platforms (Sitecore experience a bonus)
HTML, CSS and modern front-end practices
GIT, CI/CD tooling (e.g., TeamCity)
Cloud technologies (AWS preferred)
Agile delivery environments
TDD/BDD, multi‑level testing, high-transaction systems, and enterprise-scale engineering
Soft skills that set you apart:
Excellent communicator who builds strong relationships
Logical, analytical mindset with outstanding problem‑solving skills
A natural mentor who guides teams with clarity and empathy
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate complexity with confidence
At easyJet holidays, you’ll work in a modern, dynamic environment where ideas move fast and your impact is felt immediately. You’ll also enjoy an exceptional benefits package, including:
Competitive base salary
Up to 20% bonus
25 days holiday
BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
7% pension
Life assurance
Flexible benefits
Industry‑leading staff travel perks
This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week in our Luton office and flexibility on the remaining days. Some occasional travel may be required.
If you’re excited to build industry‑leading technology with one of the UK’s most ambitious travel brands, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of easyJet holidays.
