Engineering Manager - Store Systems

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As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

Join the team

Kmart’s Store Systems team plays a crucial role in maintaining and upgrading the technical backbone of our retail operations. We manage the delivery of essential systems maintenance and upgrades, including Windows Store Server, POS systems, and self-checkout operating system enhancements, ensuring that our stores remain reliable, secure, and efficient

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the stability, security, and performance of these critical systems, ensuring they support seamless store trade and operations.

What you’ll be doing?

• Lead and manage engineering teams to develop and maintain high-quality store systems and applications.
• Oversee technical delivery for system maintenance and upgrades to ensure continued stability and security.
• Drive new feature development and enhance existing applications to meet the evolving needs of our retail environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals and objectives.
• Foster an agile development culture, ensuring best practices are followed for development, deployment, and operational efficiency.
• Champion continuous improvement through CI/CD practices, utilizing tools such as Github Actions.
• Maintain high standards of engineering excellence and ensure compliance with security and performance requirements.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• 10+ years in software engineering, with a minimum of 5 years in a people management role.
• Proven experience in software development, with strong proficiency in engineering, best practices, system design, and development methodologies.
• Deep understanding of the retail industry, including experience working with store systems and operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a track record of mentoring and building high-performing teams.
• Hands-on expertise with the following technologies:

• Microservices Architecture and best practices.
• GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipeline management.
• SQL for database design and optimization.
• Event-based architecture for building scalable, responsive systems.
• Bash and PowerShell scripting for automation and system management.
• AWS for cloud services and infrastructure management.
• JavaScript, TypeScript & .Net
• Kafka for messaging and event streaming.
• Kong for API gateway management and service communication.
• Windows Services for creating and managing background applications.

Benefits we’ll offer you: 

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex When, Flex Well policy 

• 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! 

• 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 

• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office 

• We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances 

• A dynamic learning and support program 

• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 

• In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in 

• Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself 

• Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 

• Regular product sample sales with tonnes of discounted items to purchase 
• Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement 

• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We’re here to make everyday living brighter 

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers. 
  

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 diversity@kmart.com.au 

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now! 
  

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