Senior Back-End Engineer – Java & Cloud

About the role

Join Qantas at its new Product Innovation Centre in Adelaide as a Senior Back‑End Engineer. You will design and deliver robust, scalable systems that power seamless digital experiences for our customers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of backend services using Java, Spring Boot and cloud technologies.
• Develop APIs, micro‑services, and event‑driven components with Kafka, message queues and service mesh.
• Ensure system reliability, performance and security while managing data privacy concerns.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet business outcomes and continuous improvement goals.

Required profile

• 6+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience.
• Strong background in designing scalable, reliable backend systems.
• Passion for clean code, quality and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Java, Spring Boot
• Kafka, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• AWS, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD (GitHub Actions)
• Observability tools: Datadog, Splunk
• Microservices, API development, SOA, event‑driven architecture

What we offer

• Heavily discounted air travel for you and your family.
• Flexible leave options, including 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to rewards and discounts across shopping, food, insurance and entertainment.
• Wellbeing support through apps, nutrition plans and mental‑health resources.
• Salary packaging options for vehicles, devices and professional memberships.