A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways, the sky is never the limit. The role Cyber Delivery Assurance Lead As Cyber Delivery Assurance Lead, you'll act as the British Airways cyber representative embedded within product delivery teams, ensuring cyber risk is actively managed and security controls are designed, implemented and operating effectively across programmes and products. This is a hands-on cyber assurance role. You'll be expected to bring strong practical experience of applying cyber security controls, assessing real systems and architectures, and working directly with delivery teams to embed security by design - not simply reviewing documentation or providing high-level guidance. Reporting to the Head of Cyber & IT Risk, you'll work closely with BA Tech Delivery teams, the BA Cyber Team and the IAG Cyber Security Office to ensure solutions meet BA's risk appetite and regulatory obligations. What you'll do Provide delivery assurance to ensure programmes and products operate within BA's cyber risk appetite Work hands-on with delivery teams to embed security by design and ensure appropriate cyber controls are implemented and operating effectively Interpret and apply cyber security policies, standards and guidelines across product releases and ongoing maintenance Conduct threat and risk assessments across varied technology stacks and define proportionate mitigating controls Provide authoritative advice on the practical application of security controls, legislation and regulatory requirements Act as the cyber point of contact for programmes and products, supporting secure delivery end-to-end Engage proactively with the IAG Cyber Security Office assurance and architecture functions to ensure consistency and best practice Identify, manage and report cyber risks and exceptions throughout the product lifecycle Support cyber governance forums and provide clear, accurate updates on security deliverables Promote cyber risk awareness and support security awareness initiatives across the organisation What you'll bring to British Airways Strong hands-on cyber security experience, with the ability to assess real systems and influence secure design and delivery decisions Broad technical understanding of cyber security controls across multiple technology domains Confidence working directly with engineers, architects and delivery teams to resolve security issues pragmatically Ability to balance standards compliance with practical delivery constraints Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at senior levels Calm, resilient approach in fast-paced and changing environments Clear, positive communicator who can explain cyber risk and controls effectively Your experience Proven experience providing cyber security assurance or secure delivery support in complex environments Demonstrable experience performing threat and risk assessments and defining mitigating controls Experience working in regulated environments with strong cyber and compliance requirements Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and regulatory requirements such as NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR and NIS Experience in agile delivery environments is advantageous Relevant cyber security qualifications (e.g. CISSP, ISO27001 Lead Implementer, SANS GIAC or equivalent) desirable What we offer We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
21/09/2026
Full time
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways, the sky is never the limit. The role Cyber Delivery Assurance Lead As Cyber Delivery Assurance Lead, you'll act as the British Airways cyber representative embedded within product delivery teams, ensuring cyber risk is actively managed and security controls are designed, implemented and operating effectively across programmes and products. This is a hands-on cyber assurance role. You'll be expected to bring strong practical experience of applying cyber security controls, assessing real systems and architectures, and working directly with delivery teams to embed security by design - not simply reviewing documentation or providing high-level guidance. Reporting to the Head of Cyber & IT Risk, you'll work closely with BA Tech Delivery teams, the BA Cyber Team and the IAG Cyber Security Office to ensure solutions meet BA's risk appetite and regulatory obligations. What you'll do Provide delivery assurance to ensure programmes and products operate within BA's cyber risk appetite Work hands-on with delivery teams to embed security by design and ensure appropriate cyber controls are implemented and operating effectively Interpret and apply cyber security policies, standards and guidelines across product releases and ongoing maintenance Conduct threat and risk assessments across varied technology stacks and define proportionate mitigating controls Provide authoritative advice on the practical application of security controls, legislation and regulatory requirements Act as the cyber point of contact for programmes and products, supporting secure delivery end-to-end Engage proactively with the IAG Cyber Security Office assurance and architecture functions to ensure consistency and best practice Identify, manage and report cyber risks and exceptions throughout the product lifecycle Support cyber governance forums and provide clear, accurate updates on security deliverables Promote cyber risk awareness and support security awareness initiatives across the organisation What you'll bring to British Airways Strong hands-on cyber security experience, with the ability to assess real systems and influence secure design and delivery decisions Broad technical understanding of cyber security controls across multiple technology domains Confidence working directly with engineers, architects and delivery teams to resolve security issues pragmatically Ability to balance standards compliance with practical delivery constraints Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing at senior levels Calm, resilient approach in fast-paced and changing environments Clear, positive communicator who can explain cyber risk and controls effectively Your experience Proven experience providing cyber security assurance or secure delivery support in complex environments Demonstrable experience performing threat and risk assessments and defining mitigating controls Experience working in regulated environments with strong cyber and compliance requirements Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and regulatory requirements such as NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR and NIS Experience in agile delivery environments is advantageous Relevant cyber security qualifications (e.g. CISSP, ISO27001 Lead Implementer, SANS GIAC or equivalent) desirable What we offer We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Principal Data Scientist - Finance & Transformation As a senior leader within the Data & AI function, reporting to the Head of Data Delivery, the Principal Data Scientist is accountable for the end-to-end delivery and lifecycle management of high-value data science products or initiatives that support or automate decision-making across critical business areas. Operating within Agile cross-functional squads, they lead teams to scope, design, build, deploy and maintain scalable, production-ready solutions - including predictive models, optimisation engines, and decision-support tools - that integrate seamlessly with business processes and technical infrastructure. The Principal Data Scientist delivers in line with the strategic direction for data science delivery, ensures model compliance and ethical responsibility, and drives continuous improvement in team capabilities and ways of working. They also line manage and coach others to achieve their full potential, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and impact. What you'll do: The Principal Data Scientist has accountabilities across the full value chain and coordinates the execution of high-value data science initiatives: Manages and coaches data science teams to deliver a portfolio of data science products from scoping to delivery Scopes and documents ill-defined client needs and frames data science solutions that align with business goals Responsible for the quality and timely delivery of the data science products for an area of the business Reporting on team key performance indicators Acquires, processes and manipulates complex and large raw data to ensure high-quality inputs for models Designs, builds and trains data science products such as business models, predictive analytics tools, recommender systems, natural language processing, anomaly detection, forecasts, optimisation models and decision support systems Works with Digital teams to productionise models and deliver application front ends Translates results in to actionable recommendations Provides guidance to stakeholders on how models created can improve business outcomes Works within cross-functional business and Digital teams Oversees management, improvements to and decommissioning of existing data science products for business area to ensure they are valuable, feasible and usable Monitors industry trends and advancements in data science Ensures adherence to published frameworks in team Ensures model compliance & ethical responsibility in team Ensures best practice is followed in their team Line manages others to achieve full potential Provides ad hoc team cover on an exceptional basis Contributes to conversations on feature prioritisation and roadmap, with an understanding of the trade-off between speed vs. long-term value Communicates feature and modelling approach, trade-offs, and results with the internal team and business stakeholders The Principal Data Scientist is also accountable for ways of working fit for an Agile cross-functional development squad, including: Using Git-versioning best practices for version control Contributing and reviewing pull-requests and product / technical documentation Giving input on prioritization, team process improvements, optimizing technology choices Working independently and giving predictability on delivery timelines What you'll bring to British Airways: Can structure ill-defined business problems and support others Can communicate to large/senior groups Can effectively challenge senior colleagues Can build strong stakeholder relationship networks and set data science strategy Can coach and manage a team Leads scrum methodology and ceremonies Able to independently manage products through the lifecycle & support others Can prioritise own work Can operate in multiple DevOps roles Can lead others on a project Can manage project teams effectively using agile principles and quality assurance Can apply software engineering principles and concepts eg using Git and Python Can build and deploy production ready machine learning pipelines eg using Python Comprehensive cloud understanding Comfortable designing user interface solutions for Machine Learning applications Advanced data wrangling skills applicable to large data eg using SQL, Python Can apply advanced spreadsheet modelling to complex problems eg using Excel Able to apply a range of advanced machine learning and multivariate techniques Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel and Powerpoint Skills Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to apply a range of data science and analytic techniques to quickly generate accurate business insights Able to structure business and technical problems, identify trade-offs, and propose solutions Communication of advanced technical concepts to audiences with varying levels of technical skills Managing priorities and timelines to deliver features in a timely manner that meet business requirements Collaborative team-working, giving and receiving feedback, and always seeking to improve team processes Your experience: Numerate degree or equivalent with data science components Experience of leading others in applying data science to business problems Experience in developing industrialised software, especially data science or machine learning software products (required) Experience in relevant business domains (transportation, airlines, operations, network problems) (preferred) What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
21/09/2026
Full time
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Principal Data Scientist - Finance & Transformation As a senior leader within the Data & AI function, reporting to the Head of Data Delivery, the Principal Data Scientist is accountable for the end-to-end delivery and lifecycle management of high-value data science products or initiatives that support or automate decision-making across critical business areas. Operating within Agile cross-functional squads, they lead teams to scope, design, build, deploy and maintain scalable, production-ready solutions - including predictive models, optimisation engines, and decision-support tools - that integrate seamlessly with business processes and technical infrastructure. The Principal Data Scientist delivers in line with the strategic direction for data science delivery, ensures model compliance and ethical responsibility, and drives continuous improvement in team capabilities and ways of working. They also line manage and coach others to achieve their full potential, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and impact. What you'll do: The Principal Data Scientist has accountabilities across the full value chain and coordinates the execution of high-value data science initiatives: Manages and coaches data science teams to deliver a portfolio of data science products from scoping to delivery Scopes and documents ill-defined client needs and frames data science solutions that align with business goals Responsible for the quality and timely delivery of the data science products for an area of the business Reporting on team key performance indicators Acquires, processes and manipulates complex and large raw data to ensure high-quality inputs for models Designs, builds and trains data science products such as business models, predictive analytics tools, recommender systems, natural language processing, anomaly detection, forecasts, optimisation models and decision support systems Works with Digital teams to productionise models and deliver application front ends Translates results in to actionable recommendations Provides guidance to stakeholders on how models created can improve business outcomes Works within cross-functional business and Digital teams Oversees management, improvements to and decommissioning of existing data science products for business area to ensure they are valuable, feasible and usable Monitors industry trends and advancements in data science Ensures adherence to published frameworks in team Ensures model compliance & ethical responsibility in team Ensures best practice is followed in their team Line manages others to achieve full potential Provides ad hoc team cover on an exceptional basis Contributes to conversations on feature prioritisation and roadmap, with an understanding of the trade-off between speed vs. long-term value Communicates feature and modelling approach, trade-offs, and results with the internal team and business stakeholders The Principal Data Scientist is also accountable for ways of working fit for an Agile cross-functional development squad, including: Using Git-versioning best practices for version control Contributing and reviewing pull-requests and product / technical documentation Giving input on prioritization, team process improvements, optimizing technology choices Working independently and giving predictability on delivery timelines What you'll bring to British Airways: Can structure ill-defined business problems and support others Can communicate to large/senior groups Can effectively challenge senior colleagues Can build strong stakeholder relationship networks and set data science strategy Can coach and manage a team Leads scrum methodology and ceremonies Able to independently manage products through the lifecycle & support others Can prioritise own work Can operate in multiple DevOps roles Can lead others on a project Can manage project teams effectively using agile principles and quality assurance Can apply software engineering principles and concepts eg using Git and Python Can build and deploy production ready machine learning pipelines eg using Python Comprehensive cloud understanding Comfortable designing user interface solutions for Machine Learning applications Advanced data wrangling skills applicable to large data eg using SQL, Python Can apply advanced spreadsheet modelling to complex problems eg using Excel Able to apply a range of advanced machine learning and multivariate techniques Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel and Powerpoint Skills Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to apply a range of data science and analytic techniques to quickly generate accurate business insights Able to structure business and technical problems, identify trade-offs, and propose solutions Communication of advanced technical concepts to audiences with varying levels of technical skills Managing priorities and timelines to deliver features in a timely manner that meet business requirements Collaborative team-working, giving and receiving feedback, and always seeking to improve team processes Your experience: Numerate degree or equivalent with data science components Experience of leading others in applying data science to business problems Experience in developing industrialised software, especially data science or machine learning software products (required) Experience in relevant business domains (transportation, airlines, operations, network problems) (preferred) What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Junior Cyber Security Engineer As a Junior Cyber Security Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the technical security solutions that keep British Airways and our customers safe from cyber threats. Working closely with BA colleagues across the globe and the BA Cyber Team, you'll help implement, maintain, and improve security capabilities that align with our business needs and evolving threat landscape. This is a hands-on role where you'll learn from experienced engineers, contribute to projects, and develop your skills in modern security technologies and practices. You'll report to the Cyber Security Engineering Manager and be part of a collaborative team committed to protecting our airline and enabling secure operations worldwide. What you'll do: Implementation and configuration of security tools and capabilities to help mitigate threats to British Airways Follow team processes aligned to threat- and risk-led strategy, ensuring tasks contribute to BA's focus on key priorities Maintain awareness of attacker techniques and procedures, applying this knowledge to assist with tuning and validating security controls Perform regular reviews of the technical security landscape, reporting findings and helping to implement improvements Keep up to date with industry trends, sharing insights with the team and contributing to evaluations of new technologies Develop an understanding of BA's business functions and priorities, ensuring your work supports organisational needs and objectives Working closely with stakeholders, including third party service provider and delivery partners What you'll bring to British Airways: Understanding of foundational cyber security principles and frameworks (e.g. NIST) Analytical mindset with a structured approach and good attention to detail Clear communicator, able to explain complex concepts simply to team members and stakeholders Ability to manage tasks effectively, recognising priorities and supporting the team in achieving objectives Strong eagerness to learn new technologies and develop cyber security skills, including Microsoft Security tools (e.g. Defender, Entra, Sentinel), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and scripting/coding (e.g. Terraform, Python, KQL) - product-specific training provided Awareness of other security tools and their uses (e.g. Qualys, Akamai, Valimail) Relevant IT or cyber security qualification (Desirable) What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
21/09/2026
Full time
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Junior Cyber Security Engineer As a Junior Cyber Security Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the technical security solutions that keep British Airways and our customers safe from cyber threats. Working closely with BA colleagues across the globe and the BA Cyber Team, you'll help implement, maintain, and improve security capabilities that align with our business needs and evolving threat landscape. This is a hands-on role where you'll learn from experienced engineers, contribute to projects, and develop your skills in modern security technologies and practices. You'll report to the Cyber Security Engineering Manager and be part of a collaborative team committed to protecting our airline and enabling secure operations worldwide. What you'll do: Implementation and configuration of security tools and capabilities to help mitigate threats to British Airways Follow team processes aligned to threat- and risk-led strategy, ensuring tasks contribute to BA's focus on key priorities Maintain awareness of attacker techniques and procedures, applying this knowledge to assist with tuning and validating security controls Perform regular reviews of the technical security landscape, reporting findings and helping to implement improvements Keep up to date with industry trends, sharing insights with the team and contributing to evaluations of new technologies Develop an understanding of BA's business functions and priorities, ensuring your work supports organisational needs and objectives Working closely with stakeholders, including third party service provider and delivery partners What you'll bring to British Airways: Understanding of foundational cyber security principles and frameworks (e.g. NIST) Analytical mindset with a structured approach and good attention to detail Clear communicator, able to explain complex concepts simply to team members and stakeholders Ability to manage tasks effectively, recognising priorities and supporting the team in achieving objectives Strong eagerness to learn new technologies and develop cyber security skills, including Microsoft Security tools (e.g. Defender, Entra, Sentinel), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and scripting/coding (e.g. Terraform, Python, KQL) - product-specific training provided Awareness of other security tools and their uses (e.g. Qualys, Akamai, Valimail) Relevant IT or cyber security qualification (Desirable) What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Digital & Technology Portfolio Manager You'll be part of Operations Delivery Intelligence within the Operations directorate, overseeing the technology strategy, delivery and governance of a portfolio of products and systems. This area plays an important role in ensuring the airline's technology estate remains secure, scalable and reliable, while supporting investment in new solutions that improve operational performance and customer outcomes. What you'll do: Build trusted relationships with senior business and Digital stakeholders, acting as a strategic technology adviser Translate product and business priorities into a technology agenda that delivers value, resilience and positive customer outcomes Advise on technical feasibility, risks and trade-offs to inform product and supplier decisions Partner with Product Managers to build and maintain product roadmaps, balancing business, technology, security and resilience priorities Manage supplier relationships and performance, including contracts, service levels and commercial obligations Lead technology cost-planning activity and support the development of technology business cases Lead technology investment prioritisation across change, maintenance, security and regulatory commitments Ensure technology risks, issues and technical debt are identified, assessed and managed Lead or support technology workstreams within cross-business programmes and transformation initiatives Act as the link between the business, BA Digital and suppliers, ensuring compliance with technology standards and governance Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning What you'll bring to British Airways: Strong technology delivery leadership across complex, multi-supplier environments Strong supplier and commercial management capability, including service levels and third-party governance Knowledge of cloud platforms, modern technology architectures and enterprise delivery practices Strong understanding of technology risk, cyber security, resilience and compliance principles Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, with strong prioritisation and decision-making skills Experience developing technology roadmaps and translating business and Digital priorities into technology investment plans Ability to balance cost, value and risk, helping stakeholders make informed technology and investment decisions Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior business and technology stakeholders and suppliers Experience managing technology budgets, forecasts and investment business cases Proficiency in technology planning, governance and reporting tools, including Jira, Confluence, Excel and PowerPoint Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, particularly when resolving technical delivery challenges Proactive and positive approach, with a strong focus on solving problems and delivering outcomes Clear and articulate communication skills Calm and resilient approach under pressure Collaborative, flexible and action-oriented working style Strong ownership and accountability for successful business and technology outcomes Commitment to developing others through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing Your experience: 15+ years' experience delivering complex, multi-technology programmes Experience gained within a top-tier technology consulting firm, including a Big Four organisation Proven track record of managing and completing multiple programmes simultaneously, delivering on time, within budget and with the expected impact Master's-level qualification in a technical field or equivalent industry experience Degree in a related technical discipline such as Engineering, Information Systems or Computer Science is advantageous Experience working in regulated or operationally critical industries, such as aviation or transport, is advantageous What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
21/09/2026
Full time
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Digital & Technology Portfolio Manager You'll be part of Operations Delivery Intelligence within the Operations directorate, overseeing the technology strategy, delivery and governance of a portfolio of products and systems. This area plays an important role in ensuring the airline's technology estate remains secure, scalable and reliable, while supporting investment in new solutions that improve operational performance and customer outcomes. What you'll do: Build trusted relationships with senior business and Digital stakeholders, acting as a strategic technology adviser Translate product and business priorities into a technology agenda that delivers value, resilience and positive customer outcomes Advise on technical feasibility, risks and trade-offs to inform product and supplier decisions Partner with Product Managers to build and maintain product roadmaps, balancing business, technology, security and resilience priorities Manage supplier relationships and performance, including contracts, service levels and commercial obligations Lead technology cost-planning activity and support the development of technology business cases Lead technology investment prioritisation across change, maintenance, security and regulatory commitments Ensure technology risks, issues and technical debt are identified, assessed and managed Lead or support technology workstreams within cross-business programmes and transformation initiatives Act as the link between the business, BA Digital and suppliers, ensuring compliance with technology standards and governance Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning What you'll bring to British Airways: Strong technology delivery leadership across complex, multi-supplier environments Strong supplier and commercial management capability, including service levels and third-party governance Knowledge of cloud platforms, modern technology architectures and enterprise delivery practices Strong understanding of technology risk, cyber security, resilience and compliance principles Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, with strong prioritisation and decision-making skills Experience developing technology roadmaps and translating business and Digital priorities into technology investment plans Ability to balance cost, value and risk, helping stakeholders make informed technology and investment decisions Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior business and technology stakeholders and suppliers Experience managing technology budgets, forecasts and investment business cases Proficiency in technology planning, governance and reporting tools, including Jira, Confluence, Excel and PowerPoint Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, particularly when resolving technical delivery challenges Proactive and positive approach, with a strong focus on solving problems and delivering outcomes Clear and articulate communication skills Calm and resilient approach under pressure Collaborative, flexible and action-oriented working style Strong ownership and accountability for successful business and technology outcomes Commitment to developing others through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing Your experience: 15+ years' experience delivering complex, multi-technology programmes Experience gained within a top-tier technology consulting firm, including a Big Four organisation Proven track record of managing and completing multiple programmes simultaneously, delivering on time, within budget and with the expected impact Master's-level qualification in a technical field or equivalent industry experience Degree in a related technical discipline such as Engineering, Information Systems or Computer Science is advantageous Experience working in regulated or operationally critical industries, such as aviation or transport, is advantageous What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Principal Data Engineer - Finance & Transformation This role forms part of the data delivery teams The Principal Data Engineer leads others in the hands-on data engineering tasks, and will also retain close to the technical detail, leading the development, operation, and continuous improvement of data ingestion, storage and processing that underpins data across the organisation. Principal Data Engineers are expected to lead the data lifecycle from development to deployment, monitoring, incident response, performance optimisation, and deprecation in line with modern DevOps principles. Leading agile teams and supported by senior engineers, this role involves building reusable components, automating components, and embedding operational best practices to ensure that the platform is secure, resilient, observable, and cost-efficient What you'll do: Leading other in the build, test, and deploy data pipelines to support the secure and scalable delivery of data. Maintain and operate data products, ensuring their availability, performance, and resilience through monitoring, alerting, patching, and incident resolution. Assure code and automation scripts to manage data flows. Lead service reviews, health checks, and root cause analyses to improve data processing reliability and reduce operational overhead. Set standards for data processing documentation, ensuring changes are tracked and version-controlled. Support senior engineers with the delivery of engineering patterns, coding standards, and automated testing practices. Actively lead agile ceremonies, delivery planning, and retrospectives to support continuous improvement. Define and measure the developer experience by working with data product teams to streamline integration and resolve data processing related issues. Will line manage Senior Data Engineers. Will be needed to be on call on a rota basis to support data products What you'll bring to British Airways: Delivers work reliably and to a high standard. Builds trust by being consistent, transparent and accountable in all interactions. Seeks to understand the problem behind the ask. Actively explores new ways to frame requirements and improve processes through better data use. Encourages collaborative problem-solving. Supports colleagues by sharing knowledge and enabling others to make informed decisions. Raises concerns constructively and challenges ambiguity or assumptions to ensure clarity and value in delivery. Works openly across disciplines, connecting stakeholders and delivery teams. Builds shared understanding through strong communication and engagement. Your experience: Excellent SQL development experience Highly experienced in data ingestion, processing and storage techniques on cloud native tooling. Experience cloud data management i.e. Snowflake, AWS, DBT, or similar Paas and SaaS offerings. Experience of enterprise data management and security at scale. Knowledge of data modelling and optimisation Expert in data processing, testing, and monitoring practices and frameworks. Experience supporting production data systems and resolving operational issues in CI/CD processes and agile development workflows. Expert in information security principles and access control within data environments. Degree or equivalent training in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is desirable. What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
21/09/2026
Full time
A career without limits As the nation's flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It's something we've been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world's first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It's the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you're inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit. The role: Principal Data Engineer - Finance & Transformation This role forms part of the data delivery teams The Principal Data Engineer leads others in the hands-on data engineering tasks, and will also retain close to the technical detail, leading the development, operation, and continuous improvement of data ingestion, storage and processing that underpins data across the organisation. Principal Data Engineers are expected to lead the data lifecycle from development to deployment, monitoring, incident response, performance optimisation, and deprecation in line with modern DevOps principles. Leading agile teams and supported by senior engineers, this role involves building reusable components, automating components, and embedding operational best practices to ensure that the platform is secure, resilient, observable, and cost-efficient What you'll do: Leading other in the build, test, and deploy data pipelines to support the secure and scalable delivery of data. Maintain and operate data products, ensuring their availability, performance, and resilience through monitoring, alerting, patching, and incident resolution. Assure code and automation scripts to manage data flows. Lead service reviews, health checks, and root cause analyses to improve data processing reliability and reduce operational overhead. Set standards for data processing documentation, ensuring changes are tracked and version-controlled. Support senior engineers with the delivery of engineering patterns, coding standards, and automated testing practices. Actively lead agile ceremonies, delivery planning, and retrospectives to support continuous improvement. Define and measure the developer experience by working with data product teams to streamline integration and resolve data processing related issues. Will line manage Senior Data Engineers. Will be needed to be on call on a rota basis to support data products What you'll bring to British Airways: Delivers work reliably and to a high standard. Builds trust by being consistent, transparent and accountable in all interactions. Seeks to understand the problem behind the ask. Actively explores new ways to frame requirements and improve processes through better data use. Encourages collaborative problem-solving. Supports colleagues by sharing knowledge and enabling others to make informed decisions. Raises concerns constructively and challenges ambiguity or assumptions to ensure clarity and value in delivery. Works openly across disciplines, connecting stakeholders and delivery teams. Builds shared understanding through strong communication and engagement. Your experience: Excellent SQL development experience Highly experienced in data ingestion, processing and storage techniques on cloud native tooling. Experience cloud data management i.e. Snowflake, AWS, DBT, or similar Paas and SaaS offerings. Experience of enterprise data management and security at scale. Knowledge of data modelling and optimisation Expert in data processing, testing, and monitoring practices and frameworks. Experience supporting production data systems and resolving operational issues in CI/CD processes and agile development workflows. Expert in information security principles and access control within data environments. Degree or equivalent training in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is desirable. What we offer: We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It's one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you'll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don't expect our people to either. Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
