Senior Engineer - Kmart Digital

Brighter Futures Start Here

At Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

You’ll be joining a diverse team who come together to collaborate globally around tech. With six purchases made every second, you’ll feel the impacts of the work you’ll do for our millions of customers every day.

We’re focusing on being a customer-led, digitally enabled retailer. Our teams are working with really cool tech from AI/machine learning, IoT, cloud first solutions, to 3D virtual reality product checks and human sized robots named Tory. Join our team, choose your own path and work on projects that excite you.

Join our team

The Kmart Digital team builds and evolves the platforms that power our online experience across Kmart and Target, supporting millions of customers across Australia and New Zealand.  Working across around a dozen squads aligned to key domains such as customer accounts, content, mobile, and marketplace, the team delivers technology that sits at the heart of how customers discover, shop, and interact with our brands.

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll be part of a cross‑functional squad working on modern, cloud‑based systems that support both Kmart and Target online.  You’ll contribute to a strong engineering culture where teams build, own, and operate what they deliver.  

We’re evolving our platform capabilities, shifting toward AI‑enabled personalisation using tools like Vertex.  This is a great opportunity to join a team that values practical problem solving, continuous learning, and thoughtful use of modern engineering tools.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Designing, building, and supporting full stack applications using TypeScript and Node.js across Digital platforms.
• Working within a domain‑aligned squad to deliver features across areas such as customer, content and our marketplace.
• Collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers to solve customer and business problems.
• Taking ownership of services end‑to‑end, from development through to production support and continuous improvement.
• Contributing to integrations across ecommerce, fulfilment, and supply chain and order fulfillment systems.
• Applying modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automation, and observability.
• Using AI‑assisted tooling such as GitHub Copilot and other emerging tools to support development workflows.
• Supporting the team’s cloud evolution, including exposure to GCP and services such as Vertex for personalisation capability.
• Contributing to a strong engineering culture built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Proven experience building and delivering software in modern web environments using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work through complex challenges with practical, outcome‑focused thinking.
• Experience working in Agile teams and collaborating effectively across engineering, product, and design.
• A mindset of ownership, with an interest in building, running, and improving the systems you contribute to.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, with an appetite to learn or further develop skills in GCP.
• Familiarity with modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and service observability.
• Interest in AI‑assisted development tools and how they can improve engineering productivity.
• Experience working across retail, ecommerce, digital platforms, or integrated fulfilment systems is advantageous.
• Exposure to mobile platforms, marketing technology, or personalisation capabilities is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within cross‑functional squads. 

Perks and benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
• We’ll provide multiple ways for you to learn from online micro-credentialing in Udemy, support to gain certifications to tech community events and more.
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.
• We offer inclusive leave and ongoing support for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.
• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office.
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks.
• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart & Target on eligible products.
• Access to the Brighter Benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!
• Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself.
• Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement.

A place you can belong

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au

Excited about this role, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria? We would still love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

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