Lead Quality Engineer

• Be part of a team that delivers unique solutions to complex problems and exciting initiatives
• Join and shape a growing Software Engineering Team in Qantas Technology
• Permanent role based at our Mascot campus

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for its unique spirit, mateship, and a can-do attitude. Together we’re strong and resilient, and we work hard to make sure we’re always at our best.

Technology is a big part of how we continue to pioneer our way forward. With eyes on the future, our IT team harness technology on a global scale and tailor local solutions for each of our ports. Together we’ll show you it’s possible to make an impact, and to never underestimate what you’re capable of achieving. 

The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible for testing Qantas’ applications, as well as building & Owning our test automation infrastructure.  As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will be developing the continuous development of automation scripts, suite, improving and building CI infrastructure.  You will be empowered to determine and implement the best solutions. Additionally, you will also be exploring non-functional testing like accessibility/performance/security and improving on testing tools and test approach. Own and Coordinate governance with team members to create automated test cases and analyse and resolve test failures.

Will Bring:

• Experience in Technical Leadership and demonstrable ability to motivate self and others, and a passion to mentor junior developers
• Extensive experience with version control tools like Git, GitHub, Jenkins, CI/CD, code reviews etc
• Experience in embedding best practice in application testing within project delivery teams
• Experience researching and troubleshooting bugs and performance bottlenecks in a production environment
• Strong knowledge of Java and JavaScript programming languages
• Experience in working with Testing frameworks like Cypress
• Thorough knowledge and experience with, unit, Integration, System, End to End, UAT, PVT etc functional testing techniques
• Knowledge and  experience of cloud platforms such as AWS-EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, Cloud watch etc
• Understanding of content management systems like Contentful and AEM
• Expertise in defining and execution of testing strategies and plan
• Knowledge of Dockers, Containers, Splunk, Swagger etc

Good to have:

• Knowledge and experience in Mobile App automation and Cross browser testing tools
• Expertise in pair programming with functional testers or QA Analyst on automation testing
• Excellent skills in workshop facilitation, presentation, consultation and negotiation

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 the option to purchase additional paid leave 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 program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or 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’ll be 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 to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

Be part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today!

Applications will close on Thursday the 19th of June 2025