Software Engineer - Back End

Qantas Airways; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qantas Airways is expanding its software engineering team at the brand-new Product Innovation Centre in Adelaide, delivering robust, scalable backend systems that power seamless digital experiences for customers. As a Back-End Developer, you will guide architecture, drive delivery and contribute hands-on coding to ensure reliability, security and high performance.

You’ll work with Java/Spring, cloud-native AWS, Docker and Kubernetes, maintain observability and CI/CD practices, and collaborate

Qualifications

• 3+ years in hands-on Software Engineering.
• Experience building high-traffic backend applications.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or DynamoDB.
• Cloud-native development on AWS.
• Containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes.
• CI/CD with GitHub Actions; Git and tests.
• Observability tools like Splunk or Datadog.
• Strong focus on code quality and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of architectural concepts and cloud design.
• Accountability and collaborative mindset.
• Experience with multi-threaded asynchronous code.
• Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guide architecture, delivery and development of software systems.
• Hands-on development with emphasis on quality and reliability.
• Ensure performance, security and data privacy in production.

Skills

Backend development

Java

Spring Boot

Cloud-native

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Observability

Multithreading

Code quality

Architectural concepts

Accountability

Collaboration

Async programming

Adobe Experience Manager

Tools

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

Adobe Experience Manager

Adobe Edge Delivery Services

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Splunk

Datadog

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 a Back-End Developer,you’llbe responsible forguiding and leading 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’ll have:

• 3+yearsin 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, 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

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: Whether it’slearning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeingappor your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Applications will 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.