Engineer (Fixed Term)

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 the team

Kmart are modernising and optimising our end-to-end supply chain systems and operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, deliver a safer working environment for our team and faster delivery of products that delight our customers to nearly 500 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand.

We are creating the next generation of retail supply chain technology with be a focus across our warehouse management, transport/logistics, inventory optimisation, and demand and forecasting systems. 

As a Full Stack Engineer, you will take ownership of technical design and implementation for our online store. This role demands strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and leadership abilities. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, mentoring junior developers and fostering a culture of excellence.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the design, implementation, and scaling of robust solutions for our online store.
• Taking responsibility for high-level technical design, architecture, and problem-solving.
• Mentoring and guiding junior developers, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.
• Developing and maintaining both frontend and backend components using TypeScript, Next.js, and Nest.js.
• Deploying and managing cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Advocating for and implementing DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• 7-10 years in software engineering with strong experience in Full Stack development.
• Advanced expertise in TypeScript with proven experience in Next.js and Nest.js.
• Solid experience in deploying and managing AWS infrastructure using CDK (Cloud Development Kit).
• Demonstrated commitment to DevOps culture, including familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud-native architecture.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and experience mentoring junior developers, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in retail or e-commerce is an advantage.

Perks and benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
• 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 & Catch on eligible products.
• Access to the Kmart for You 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

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and 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 irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. 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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