Engineer

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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

At Kmart Australia, we're seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Online Personalisation Squad. As a member of our team Kmart Online team, you'll be one of a group of expert developers playing a pivotal role in building and enhancing a best-in-breed marketing and loyalty platform that empowers us to deliver personalized experiences to our valued customers.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing and implementing enhancements to our online personalisation capabilities for our Web and Mobile shopping experiences, leveraging AWS and Node.JS.

• Working in concert with our Data Scientists and Data Engineers to build best-in-class online shopping experiences.

• Demonstrating expertise in Rest API development, building seamless integration and communication between systems.

• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

• Driving the delivery of software through modern DevOps practices, emphasizing CI/CD and automation testing for optimal efficiency and reliability.

• Contributing to the maintenance of existing products and the development of new features on existing applications that position our business at the cutting edge of retail technology.

• Showcasing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges.

• Playing a key role in requirements gathering and technical design, contributing to the overall success of the development process.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Proven experience in Full Stack web development using Typescript (Node.js preferred).

• Track record of delivering software through modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD and automation testing and working knowledge of Github & Github Actions.

• Exposure to cloud technologies, preferably AWS.

• Proficiency in API development using REST.

• Coding and unit testing of new software products using clean code principles.

• Experience in maintaining existing products and developing new features on existing applications.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills.

• Candidate with experience building software for large scale eCommerce businesses are encouraged to apply.

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 & 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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