Senior Software Engineer

Qantas Airways; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel

Flexible leave

Wellbeing program

Salary packaging options

Parental leave 18 weeks

Job summary

Qantas Airways is seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to architect, design and deliver scalable backend systems at the Adelaide Product Innovation Centre. You’ll guide architecture, mentor teams, and contribute hands-on development to ensure reliability, security, and performance.

The role requires 6+ years in software engineering with strong Java/Spring Boot and microservices experience, plus cloud, CI/CD and observability know-how.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in hands-on Software Engineering.
• Experience leading architecture and design of backend systems.
• Proficiency in API development and microservices.
• Strong background with Java, Spring Boot and related tech.
• Experience with databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and observability tools.

Responsibilities

• Guide architecture, delivery and development of backend software.
• Take hands-on role delivering high-quality, scalable systems.
• Ensure reliability, performance and security/data privacy compliance.
• Lead and mentor team on architecture and coding standards.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

API development

Microservices

SOA

Kafka

AWS

Kubernetes

Datadog

Splunk

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Cloud architecture

Tools

Kafka

MySQL

PostgreSQL

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Datadog

Splunk

GitHub Actions

Job description

• At Qantas, our teams come together to create new and unique experiencesfor ourcustomers.
• A fantastic opportunity tobe part ofa team that focuses oncutting-edgetechnology and engineeringprinciples.
• Full-time and permanent position based at ournew ProductInnovation Centre in Adelaide.

Join Qantas in our brand-new ProductInnovation Centrelocatedin Adelaidewill contribute to consumer needs by architecting and delivering robust, scalable systems that power seamless digital experiences, ensuring fast, secure, and reliable services that support evolving customer expectations.

As aSenior Back-End Developer,you’llbe responsible forguiding and designing the architecture, delivery and development of the software systems that power our business unit.Ahands-on, highly skilled software developer with the experience todive into codeto deliver high quality, well-designed software.You willshareresponsibilityfor the quality of the software being built, including but not limitedto;achieving desired business outcomes, meeting reliability and performance expectations and safely managing security and data privacy concerns.

You’llhave:

• 6+yearsin a hands-on Software Engineering role
• Extensive experience leading the architecture and design of backend systems using Java and related technologies ensuring scalability, reliability and performance.
• Proficiency in API development, Microservices architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Message Queueing, Event Driven Architecture, service mesh and databases
• Proventechnology experience with Java,Spring Boot, Kafka, MYSQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, Git,CI/CD, Kubernetes
• Proficient in observabilityand monitoring tools such as Datadog and Splunk
• Confidence with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitHub Actions
• A real passion for quality, cleancodeand continuous improvement
• A strong understanding of architectural concepts and cloud-based solution design

Why Qantas?

At Qantas, your career can take you further than you imagined. You’ll join a team where creativity and passion drives success. Together we dream big and deliver even bigger.

You’ll find diverse opportunities to grow, personally and professionally. From day one, you’ll be 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’s just 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 the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Applications close on 3rd November

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’ll be 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 to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.