Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.
What you’ll be doing…
As a Senior Software Engineer in our Digital team, you’ll contribute to the design, development and delivery of high-quality software solutions that power our customer and operational experiences.
We’re currently hiring for two distinct opportunities:
- Greenfield build –Assist in leading the engineering of a new platform from the ground up, making key decisions on architecture, tooling and engineering standards.
- Platform evolution – Making key decisions on the design and build and ensuring engineering standards are fit for purpose.
Across both streams, you will:
- Design, build and enhance customer-facing web applications using React, JavaScript and TypeScript
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners, designers and engineers to deliver features end-to-end
- Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers, supporting their growth and development
- Ensure a strong focus on performance, usability and customer experience
- Leverage modern engineering practices and AI-assisted tools to improve development efficiency and quality
- Maintain clear and up-to-date technical documentation across systems and processes
- Actively contribute to continuous improvement across engineering practices, tools and ways of working
You will be great in this role if you have…
- Proven experience as a senior software engineer building modern web applications (React, JavaScript, TypeScript)
- Strong capability in designing and delivering scalable, high-performing systems
- Solid understanding of front-end fundamentals (HTML, CSS, responsive design)
- Experience contributing to technical design and architecture decisions
- A track record of writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code
- Experience working in Agile, cross-functional teams
- A passion for mentoring and supporting the growth of other engineers
- Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take ownership in fast-paced environments
Desirable…
- Experience in airline, travel or loyalty environments
We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):
- Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs
- Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
- Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
- Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
- ‘Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.
When everyone is included, everyone wins
We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.
Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.
