Software Engineer - Front End

Qantas; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts and exclusive deals

Flexible leave options

Rewards program access

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Qantas in Adelaide is seeking a hands-on Front-End Developer to join our new Product Innovation Centre. You will build high‑traffic, customer‑facing web applications using JavaScript, React and modern front‑end tooling, delivering fast, accessible experiences.

You’ll collaborate across teams to share reusable components, optimise performance, and implement design systems on cloud‑based platforms. This role offers practical training, hands‑on coaching and a pathway to advance as you help shape

Qualifications

• 3+ years in hands-on Software Engineering.
• Experience building high-traffic customer-facing web applications.
• Proficient with front-end technologies (JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS).
• Experience leveraging design systems and sharing reusable components.
• Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda) preferred.
• Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and version control.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver robust, scalable web applications.
• Ensure fast, secure, accessible user experiences.
• Collaborate across teams to share reusable components.
• Contribute to design system adoption and component sharing across repos.
• Practice test-driven development and maintain high code quality.

Skills

JavaScript & React

UI/UX

AWS

Docker & Kubernetes

CI/CD - GitHub Actions

Git

Design Systems & Reusable Components

Observability Tools

Tools

SSR

HTML

CSS Modules

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 aFront-End Developeryou will be a hands-on, mid-level 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 customer facing web applications
• Working 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

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’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeingappor 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’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.