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Senior Software Engineer - Front End

Australia Qantas Airways Limited Approximately AUD 140,000–AUD 185,000 per year plus superannuation and potential benefits*
Job Description

Qantas is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specialising in front-end development to build reliable, accessible and user-friendly digital products. The role typically requires strong experience with modern JavaScript or TypeScript, React or similar frameworks, HTML, CSS, responsive design, automated testing, version control and agile delivery. Candidates should be comfortable contributing to technical design, reviewing code, improving development standards and working with product managers, designers, back-end engineers and other stakeholders. Experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, performance optimisation and secure software practices is valuable. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound engineering judgement, clear communication, mentoring ability and a practical focus on delivering high-quality customer and business outcomes.

Company Info

Qantas Airways Limited is Australia’s flagship airline and one of the world’s longest-operating airlines. Founded in 1920, the company provides domestic and international passenger services, freight, loyalty and travel-related products through the Qantas and Jetstar brands. Its network connects Australian cities and regional communities with destinations across Asia, Europe, North America and the Pacific. Qantas employs people across aviation, engineering, airport operations, technology, customer service, commercial functions and corporate services. The group continues to invest in digital platforms, aircraft, operational efficiency and customer experience. Technology teams support booking systems, loyalty products, airport operations, internal tools and other large-scale services used by millions of customers and employees. Qantas is headquartered in Sydney and operates in a highly regulated environment where safety, reliability, teamwork and service are important parts of the workplace culture.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities for software engineers, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth, with demand across airlines, finance, technology, government, healthcare and professional services. The culture is generally informal, multicultural and focused on work-life balance, while workplaces value direct communication, collaboration and practical problem-solving. Lifestyle options range from major-city dining and arts to beaches, national parks and outdoor activities. Housing and transport costs can be high in Sydney and Melbourne, so researching suburbs and salaries is important before relocating. Skilled professionals may use employer sponsorship, the Skilled Independent visa, state-nominated pathways or other eligible work visas; requirements vary by occupation, age, qualifications and experience. Applicants should check current rules through Australia’s Department of Home Affairs. Private health cover, tax registration and a local bank account are also useful when settling in.

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