Software Technical Lead

Qantas Airways; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Parental leave 18 weeks

Salary packaging

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Qantas Airways is seeking a Software Technical Lead to drive a cross-functional mobile development team in Adelaide. You will architect, build, and maintain scalable iOS and backend solutions, mentor engineers, and ensure high quality, production-grade software across the lifecycle.

You will apply SwiftUI, concurrency patterns, and modern backend tech within a cloud-native AWS environment, delivering customer-centric digital experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical leadership and mentoring teams.
• Design, build, and support large-scale enterprise mobile apps.
• Strong understanding of iOS app development in Swift (SwiftUI, Concurrency).
• Experience with backend tech (Node/Java/Spring) and databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud-native development on AWS and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Proven ability to implement testable software and automated testing strategies.
• Experience with CI/CD (GitHub Actions) and modern software engineering practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a mobile development team to deliver scalable, production-grade solutions.
• Architect and evolve mobile and backend integrations with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders to define technical requirements.
• Stay current with industry trends and apply best practices in software engineering.
• Ensure code quality through automated tests and solid design patterns (MVVM, SOLID).

Skills

Technical Leadership

iOS Swift

SwiftUI

Backend Development

Cloud AWS

Docker & Kubernetes

CI/CD GitHub Actions

MVVM

SOLID principles

Push Notifications

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

AWS

Job description

• At Qantas, our teams come together to create new and unique experiencesfor ourcustomers.
• A fantastic opportunity tolead a 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 Adelaidebyensuringconsumer needs are met,guiding the development of high-quality, scalable digital solutions that deliver real customer value,leveragingdeep technicalexpertiseand strategic alignment with user-centric goals.

As a Software Technical Lead, you will influence the development of our mobile technology ensuring high performance, quality, and responsiveness. Mentor and guide a team of skilled mobile developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Apply your expertise in iOS and backend development to architect, build, and evolve scalable, production-grade solutions.

The Software Technical Lead will oversee the software development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver features that align with business goals. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, continually integrating new ideas and best practices to enhance our mobile applications. Identify and resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring the stability and reliability of our applications.

You’ll have:

• Experience in Technical Leadership, and demonstrable ability to motivate self and others with a passion to mentor.
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and supporting large-scale, business-critical applications within complex enterprise environments.
• Strong technical understanding and expertise in mobile app development and delivery.
• Deep knowledge of iOS application development in Swift using technologies and tools likeSwiftUI,Async/Await, SPM, Swift Concurrency and Push Notifications
• Working experience with back-end technologies preferred (i.e Node, Java, Spring / Spring Boot, etc and databases PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, etc).
• Proven expertise in designing testable software and applying effective automated testing strategies to deliver high-quality, reliable applications.
• Familiarity with leveraging AI-assisted development workflows across the software development lifecycle to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery outcomes.
• Experience with SOLID principles and common patterns such as MVVM
• 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, and automated testing practices.
• A real passion for quality, clean code and continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical requirements effectively to the business and across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong ability to forge and reinforce strong software engineering principles and best practices
• Confidence in applying patterns, techniques and approaches that ensure high-quality, highly flexible software.
• The ability to balance technical and communication skills and adjust to your audience.
• Attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• An approachable attitude to educate, mentor and influence the team..

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 electronicdevicesand 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.

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.