Principal Architect - Retail

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.

We’re excited to share that our team will be moving to our new Chadstone office in early 2026!
This will be a space that brings us together — inspiring creativity, collaboration, and connection as we embark on this exciting new chapter.

Join our team

Kmart Australia’s Architecture team are a group of highly experienced Enterprise Architects implementing innovative and scalable solutions to align with our organisation's strategic goals.  Working closely with stakeholders across to drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, promote agility, and ensure long-term sustainability.  Join us in shaping the future of retail technology.

As the Principal Architect for “Better Products” you will partner with senior leaders within our Retail Products and Merchandise & Inventory teams to lay the foundations for our strategic technology investments.

What you’ll be doing

• Working with technology leaders throughout the business to define the technological roadmap and align it to our strategic business objectives.
• Gaining a comprehensive understanding of our Merch and Inventory solutions, their associated technological risks and engaging with various groups to effectively mitigate the potential losses from adverse events.
• Driving innovation within our technology teams by embracing new technologies and identifying opportunities to uplift efficiency and resilience. 
• Working with a independent technology groups within the enterprise to align technologies, standards and platforms.
• Acting as a mentor to our Solution Architects, enabling us to achieve better outcomes by elevating those around you.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Demonstrated experience operating as an Enterprise or Principal Architect in large, complex enterprise technology environments.
• Deep expertise in Cloud Computing, API & Microservices, Enterprise Integration, Security, Risk Management & Governance
• Demonstrated success in achieving strategic business objectives, through elegant technological roadmaps.
• Advanced communication skills and a consultative mindset, able to engage with stakeholders of varying technical competence and seniority within the organisation.
• Demonstrated success in enabling collaboration between teams to drive delivery.
• The Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities, effectively context-switching in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions leveraging AWS cloud technologies.

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 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

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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