Senior Software Engineer - Front End

Qantas Airways; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Flexible leave options

Salary packaging program

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Qantas Airways is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Front-end) to lead architecture, delivery and development of scalable web applications at our Adelaide Product Innovation Centre. You will work hands-on to deliver high-quality software with strong focus on UX, performance and accessibility.

We require 6+ years in software engineering, expertise in JavaScript/React, and experience with design systems, CI/CD, and cloud platforms (AWS).

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a hands-on Software Engineering role.
• Experience building high-traffic customer facing web applications.
• Strong experience with front end technologies (JavaScript, React JS, HTML, CSS).
• Experience with design systems and reusable components across repositories.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda).
• Passion for UX, browser performance and accessibility.
• Containerisation tech such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) and Git.
• Experience with observability/monitoring tools (Splunk, Datadog).
• Commitment to quality, clean code and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Guide and lead architecture, delivery and development of software systems.
• Hands-on development and code contribution for high quality software.
• Ensure reliability, performance and security of systems.
• Mentor juniors and promote best practices across teams.

Skills

JavaScript

React JS

SSR

Micro Front Ends

HTML

CSS

CSS Modules

UX

Browser performance

Accessibility

GraphQL

Adobe Experience Manager

Adobe Edge Delivery Services

Observability/Monitoring

Cloud Platforms (AWS)

CI/CD (GitHub Actions)

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Tools

AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda)

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Adobe Experience Manager

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 Software Engineer (Front-end) you’ll be responsible for guiding and leading the architecture, delivery and development of the software systems that power our business unit. A hands-on, highly skilled software developer with the experience to dive into code to deliver high quality, well-designed software. You will share responsibility for the quality of the software being built, including but not limited to; achieving desired business outcomes, meeting reliability and performance expectations and safely managing security and data privacy concerns..

You’llhave:

• 6+years in a hands-on Software Engineering role
• Experience building high-traffic customer facing web applications
• Strong experience with front end technologies (i.e JavaScript, React JS, SSR, Micro Front Ends, HTML, CSS, CSS Modules, etc)
• Experience with leveraging design systems and sharing reusable components across repositories
• Knowledge and experience of cloud platforms such as AWS - EC2, S3, Lambda, etc preferred
• A real passion for UX, browser performance and accessibility
• Containerisation technology concepts, such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (preferably GitHub Actions), version control (Git), and automated testing practices
• Experience using observability and monitoring tools (e.g. Splunk, Datadog, or similar) to support production systems
• A real passion for quality, cleancodeand continuous improvement
• An understanding of architectural concepts and cloud-based solution design
• Highly dedicated ethos - expected to take very real accountability for the workyou'redoing
• A test and learn mindset with curiosity,collaborationand care
• Experience writing multi-threaded, asynchronous code
• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager and Adobe Edge Delivery Services desirable
• Experience with consuming GraphQL data desirable
• Demonstrable ability to motivate self and others, and a passion to mentor junior developers

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.

• 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.