Senior Software Engineer

Qantas Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

Flexible leave

Rewards program

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Qantas Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Loyalty Retail Team in Sydney. You will guide feature development, mentor teammates, and deliver robust software using React, Node.js, and cloud services.

The role focuses on pragmatic design, testing, and efficient delivery within an agile environment, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a professional software engineer.
• Strong hands-on experience with React.js, Node.js and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).
• Proven ability to lead features, mentor engineers and deliver high‑quality software.

Responsibilities

• Lead feature development for Qantas Loyalty Retail software and guide the team.
• Mentor engineers, review designs, and ensure robust, scalable solutions.

Skills

AWS

GCP

React.js

Node.js

TypeScript

Next.js

TDD

CI/CD

DevOps

React Hooks

Job description

• Business Function: Information Technology
• Parent Business Function: Digital, IT & Analytics
• Time Type: Full time
• Worker Sub-Type: Permanent

Company Description

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

Job Description

• At Qantas, our teams come together to create new and unique experiences for our customers.
• A fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that focuses on cutting-edge technology and engineering principles.
• Permanent role based in Sydney

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for its unique spirit, mateship, and a can-do attitude. Together we’re strong and resilient, and we work hard to make sure we’re always at our best.

Qantas Loyalty is a high performing business and has a history of launching exciting new brands and services that make a difference to its millions of Frequent Flyer and Business Rewards members. Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Business Rewards remain at the core of the program, while the business has evolved to include a number of new ventures and other businesses such as Qantas Marketplace, Qantas Wine, Qantas Money, Qantas Insurance and Qantas Hotels & Holidays.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Full-stackSenior Software Engineer to join Qantas Loyalty Retail Team!

Senior Software Engineers at Qantas are responsible for guiding and leading feature development of the software that powers our business unit. They bring experience to both code and mentor other technical team members to deliver high-quality, well-designed software, using their depth and breadth of experience to help guide the team with a strong sense of pragmatism: knowing how much design work is enough, how much testing is enough, to maximise team efficiency. They will spot code design problems early and lead the work to address them.

What you will bring

• 8+ years of experience as a professional software engineer
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and services relevant to React and Node.js deployment.
• Experienced delivery practitioner, with in-depth skills in most or all of the following: Agile and Lean software development practices, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Test-Driven Development (TDD), automated testing best practices, DevOps
• Client-side programming frameworks, specifically React.js with a focus on the latest features and best practices
• Solid React & Hooks Knowledge: Practical experience with React state management patterns (e.g. Context API, Zustand) and a strong understanding of React Hooks best practices
• Proficiency in TypeScript with React
• Server-side programming using Node.js
• Familiarity with the Next.js framework, for server-side rendering and static site generation
• Proficient with automated testing tools and libraries specifically for React and Node.js ecosystems
• Good knowledge of important software design considerations for React and Node.js applications

Why Qantas?

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, 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.

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.