Front-End Developer

About the Role

Qantas is looking for a mid-level Front-End Developer to join its newly established Product Innovation Centre in Adelaide. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to help build modern digital products that deliver fast, dependable, and secure experiences for customers.

As part of a team focused on technology and engineering excellence, you will work hands-on with code to create well-structured software that supports business goals, performance expectations, reliability, and data privacy.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and improve customer-facing web applications with a focus on quality, speed, and scalability.
• Build front-end solutions using JavaScript, React JS, SSR, micro front ends, HTML, CSS, and CSS Modules.
• Work with design systems and reusable components across multiple repositories.
• Contribute to architecture and cloud-based solution design decisions.
• Support secure delivery practices while considering reliability, performance, and privacy.
• Write and maintain multi-threaded and asynchronous code where needed.
• Use CI/CD workflows, version control, and automated testing to support continuous delivery.
• Monitor production systems using observability tools and help resolve issues effectively.
• Collaborate closely with others in a test-and-learn environment that values curiosity and accountability.

What You Need

• At least 3 years of practical experience in a software engineering role.
• Background in building high-traffic web applications for customers.
• Strong working knowledge of front-end technologies including JavaScript and React JS.
• Experience applying design systems and reusing components across codebases.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, including services like EC2, S3, and Lambda, is preferred.
• Interest in user experience, browser performance, and accessibility.
• Understanding of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated testing practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Datadog, or similar platforms.
• Strong focus on clean code, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of architectural principles and cloud-based solution design.
• Desirable experience with Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Edge Delivery Services, and GraphQL.

Why Join Qantas

• Work with a team that values creativity, innovation, and delivery excellence.
• Access hands-on training, coaching, and formal learning to support your growth.
• Benefit from discounted air travel for you and eligible family and friends, plus travel and holiday offers.
• Use flexible leave options, including 18 weeks of paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave for eligible employees.
• Enjoy a wide range of discounts through partner rewards in shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure, and entertainment.
• Take advantage of salary packaging options such as motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices, and professional memberships.
• Receive wellbeing support through mental health resources, a wellbeing app, and tailored nutrition support.

Additional Information

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. The organisation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. If you need any support or access adjustments, you are encouraged to share this during the application process. Personal information will be handled confidentially under applicable privacy laws.

Applications close on 12 July.

About Qantas

Established in 1920 in the Queensland outback, Qantas has become Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. The Qantas Group operates through its core airline brands, Qantas and Jetstar, and is supported by a range of subsidiary businesses that help run its regional, domestic, and international services for passengers and freight.