Job Description
Job description
Job Description
Great opportunity within our Qantas Airline Business Unit
Permanent role working at our Mascot head office (hybrid working options available)
Staff Travel Benefits from Day One
As a Senior Software Engineer in our Data and Streaming Analytics team, you will be responsible for guiding and leading the architecture, delivery and development of the software systems that power our business unit. As a highly skilled software developer with the experience to both code with and mentor other technical team members to deliver high quality, well-designed software.
You will be embedded in our Airline Technology team that supports the bespoke applications used daily by our digital customers and business operational teams. You’ll be directly involved in all aspects of software development from early in the planning and development lifecycle through to delivery and monitoring.
This role will have you working with key stakeholders across the business, including digital and operational teams, to ensure applications are stable, reliable, and support the airline's safe and efficient operations. You'll solve real-world problems, contribute your expertise, participate in decision-making, and take ownership of the software you create.
You’ll have:
8+ years of experience as a professional software engineer (preferred)
Excellent Java and Springboot development, test and debugging skills
Confidence researching and troubleshooting bugs and performance bottlenecks in production environments
Familiarity with GitHub and GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines
Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and AWS Infrastructure
Proven experience in performance optimization and security considerations in cloud-based applications
Proficiency in Linux system administration
Familiarity in system architecture design and decisioning on technology stacks.
Experience implementing comprehensive observability, monitoring and alerting in high availability production environments
Experience integrating with Apache Kafka and Flink an advantage
An approachable attitude to educate, mentor and influence the team
Confidence in balancing both technical and communication skills, with the ability to adjust to your audience
Familiarity with collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Slack for effective team communication and project management
Why Qantas?
If you’re successful in your application, you’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.
There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
We love to travel: Enjoy 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: We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options 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 for everything from motor vehicles to electronic devices.
We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether its learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
Applications Close: 11:56pm Friday 28 February 2026
Job Description
Great opportunity within our Qantas Airline Business Unit
Permanent role working at our Mascot head office (hybrid working options available)
Staff Travel Benefits from Day One
As a Senior Software Engineer in our Data and Streaming Analytics team, you will be responsible for guiding and leading the architecture, delivery and development of the software systems that power our business unit. As a highly skilled software developer with the experience to both code with and mentor other technical team members to deliver high quality, well-designed software.
You will be embedded in our Airline Technology team that supports the bespoke applications used daily by our digital customers and business operational teams. You’ll be directly involved in all aspects of software development from early in the planning and development lifecycle through to delivery and monitoring.
This role will have you working with key stakeholders across the business, including digital and operational teams, to ensure applications are stable, reliable, and support the airline's safe and efficient operations. You'll solve real-world problems, contribute your expertise, participate in decision-making, and take ownership of the software you create.
You’ll have:
8+ years of experience as a professional software engineer (preferred)
Excellent Java and Springboot development, test and debugging skills
Confidence researching and troubleshooting bugs and performance bottlenecks in production environments
Familiarity with GitHub and GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines
Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and AWS Infrastructure
Proven experience in performance optimization and security considerations in cloud-based applications
Proficiency in Linux system administration
Familiarity in system architecture design and decisioning on technology stacks.
Experience implementing comprehensive observability, monitoring and alerting in high availability production environments
Experience integrating with Apache Kafka and Flink an advantage
An approachable attitude to educate, mentor and influence the team
Confidence in balancing both technical and communication skills, with the ability to adjust to your audience
Familiarity with collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Slack for effective team communication and project management
Why Qantas?
If you’re successful in your application, you’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.
There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
We love to travel: Enjoy 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: We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options 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 for everything from motor vehicles to electronic devices.
We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether its learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
Applications Close: 11:56pm Friday 28 February 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Software Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.