Software Engineer - Back End

Qantas; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Travel benefits

Flexible leave

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing program

Descripción de la vacante

Qantas is seeking a Back-End Developer to architect and deliver scalable backend systems at its Adelaide Product Innovation Centre. You’ll contribute hands-on coding and guide architectural decisions to meet reliability, performance and security goals.

The role requires 3+ years in software engineering, with Java/Spring, AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, and strong database knowledge. A collaborative, accountability‑driven mindset is essential.

Formación

• 3+ years in a hands-on Software Engineering role.
• Experience building high-traffic backend applications.
• Proficient in Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, DynamoDB or similar databases.
• Experience with AWS cloud-native development.
• Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Observability tools like Splunk or Datadog experience.
• Commitment to quality, clean code and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of architecture and cloud-based solution design.
• Accountable, collaborative mindset; multi-threaded/asynchronous coding.

Responsabilidades

• Guide architecture, delivery and development of backend systems.
• Hands-on coding to deliver high-quality software.
• Ensure reliability, performance and data security.
• Collaborate with product, design and other teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices.

Conocimientos

Software Engineering

Backend Development

High-traffic systems

Java/Spring

Cloud AWS

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD (GitHub Actions)

Observability tools

Async/Multi-threaded

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

GitHub Actions

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

AWS

Splunk/Datadog

Testing frameworks

Descripción del empleo

Job 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.

• 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.
• Full‑time and permanent position based at our new Product Innovation Centre in Adelaide.

Join Qantas in our brand‑new Product Innovation Centre located in Adelaide will 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 a Back‑End Developer, 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’ll Have

• 3+ years in a hands‑on Software Engineering role
• Experience building high‑traffic backend applications
• Working experience with back‑end technologies (i.e Java, Spring / Spring Boot) and databases (e.g PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, etc)
• Understanding of cloud‑native development on platforms such as AWS, including deployment, scaling, and operational considerations
• 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, clean code and continuous improvement
• An understanding of architectural concepts and cloud‑based solution design
• Highly dedicated ethos - expected to take very real accountability for the work you're doing
• A test and learn mindset with curiosity, collaboration and care
• Experience writing multi‑threaded, asynchronous code
• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager and Adobe Edge Delivery Services desirable

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.

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.