Lead Software Developer (f/m)

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Full Stack Developer (f/m) to join our Tools4Dev Team within Software Engineering Governance (SEG) in Toulouse. You will enable developers across the organization to meet the highest standards by delivering cutting‑edge software tools and AI coding assistants. Your working environment: Global capital of aeronautics and European capital for space research, Toulouse is a dynamic city in the southwest of France served by an international airport. Ideally located between the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic ocean and close to the Pyrenees mountains, it offers plenty of options for outdoor activities!

How we care for you

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, agreements on success and profit sharing schemes, employee savings plan abounded by Airbus and employee stock purchase plan on a voluntary basis.
• Work / Life Balance: Extra days-off for special occasions, holiday transfer option, a Staff council offering many social, cultural and sport activities and other services.
• Wellbeing / Health: Complementary health insurance coverage (disability, invalidity, death).
• Depending on the site: health services center, concierge services, gym, carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, expert career path, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges

• Lead and mentor the software development team within a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Architect, design, and build complex software systems following best architectural standards.
• Oversee the complete software development lifecycle from technical requirements to deployment and support.
• Conduct code reviews, ensure high quality and maintainability, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, AI coding assistant adoption, and strategic technical roadmaps.

Your boarding pass

• Baackground in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Proven expertise in TypeScript, Python, software architecture patterns, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency leveraging AI coding assistants and building Model Context Protocols (MCPs), hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French or German is a plus.
• Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS SAS

Employment Type: Permanent

Classe Emploi (France): Classe G13

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Digital

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