Senior Android Developer

Qantas Airways; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air travel discounts

Flexible leave options

Salary packaging program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Qantas seeks a Senior Android Developer to lead architecture, development and delivery of Android software at the Adelaide Product Innovation Centre. You will mentor the Mobile team while hands-on coding to build high-performing Android experiences that respond to user feedback and business goals.

You will work across Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, CI/CD, and server-driven architectures, guiding design, testing and code quality with a strong emphasis on automation and security.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a similar role.
• Extensive experience contributing to large Android projects and teams.
• Strong grasp of software design patterns and techniques for high-quality code.
• Proven technology experience across Kotlin, Android Studio, GitHub, Mobile Continuous Integration, Jetpack Compose.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on automation, testing and code quality.
• Excellent communicator, able to translate tech needs across business and multidisciplinary teams.
• CI/CD pipelines experience, preferably GitHub Actions.
• Experience writing multi-threaded, asynchronous code.
• Experience with server-driven architectures will be well regarded.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and assist in recruiting new team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development, and delivery of Android software systems.
• Mentor team members and perform code reviews.
• Guide teams on efficient design and testing practices.
• Ensure high-quality, secure, well-designed software meeting business outcomes.
• Contribute across the full app lifecycle from planning to deployment and monitoring.

Skills

Kotlin

Android Studio

GitHub

Mobile CI

Jetpack Compose

CI/CD

Multi-threaded programming

Asynchronous code

Mentoring

Recruiting

Tools

Android Studio

GitHub

Mobile Continuous Integration

Jetpack Compose

Job description

• At Qantas, our teams come together to create new and unique experiencesfor ourcustomers.
• A fantastic opportunity tolead a team that focuses oncutting-edgetechnology and engineeringprinciples.
• Full-time and permanent position based at ournewProduct InnovationCentre in Adelaide.

JoiningQantasatour brand-newProduct InnovationCentrelocatedin Adelaide, youwill contribute to consumer needs by building intuitive, high-performing mobile experiences that respond to user feedback,enhanceengagementanddeliver intuitive solutions aligned with evolving customer expectations.

TheSenior AndroidDeveloperleads the architecture, development, and delivery of Android software systems, combining hands-on codingexpertisewith mentoring responsibilities. They stay current with Android trends and ensure high-quality, well-designed software that meets business outcomes, performance standards, and data security requirements. With a pragmatic approach, they guide teams on efficient design and testing practices, proactivelyidentifyingand resolving code issues. As a key member of the Mobile team, they contribute across the entire app lifecycle—from planning and development to deployment and monitoring. Their leadership ensures the delivery of robust, user-focused mobile experiences while fostering continuous improvement and technical excellence across the team.

You’llhave:

• 6+yearsin a similar role
• Extensive experiencecontributing tolarge Android projects and teams, with insight into associated challenges
• Strong grasp of software patterns and techniques that ensure flexible, high-quality code
• Proventechnology experienceacross Kotlin, Android Studio,GitHub, Mobile Continuous Integration,Jetpack Compose
• Detail-oriented with a focus on automation, testing, and code quality
• Excellent communicator, able to translate technical needs across business and multidisciplinary teamsDeep understanding of Android design principles, API design, and testing frameworks
• Confidence with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitHub Actions
• Experience writing multi-threaded, asynchronous code
• Experience with server-driven architectures will be well regarded
• Ability to mentor junior developers and perform code reviews
• Confident in ability toassistin assessing and recruitingnew team members

Why Qantas?

At Qantas, your career can take you further than you imagined.You’lljoin a team where creativity and passiondrivessuccess. Together we dream big and deliver even bigger.

You’llfind diverse opportunities to grow, personally and professionally. From day one,you’llbe supported with hands-on training, coaching, and formal learning programs designed to help you excel. Your development is our priority because we know that when you thrive, so do our customers.

And while this role is your starting point at Qantas,it’sjust the beginning. We have a proud history of helping our people explore new paths and reach new heights - the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and theoptiontopurchaseadditionalpaid leave for eligible employees.
• We’llgive you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisureand entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’llsupport your wellbeing: Whetherit’slearning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeingappor your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Applications close on the 5th of October

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us,you’llbe part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you toadviseus at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.