Solution Architect - Warehouse Management

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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.

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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 Solution Architect you will support the delivery function by designing, developing and communicating architectural models, processes, tools and standards as they relate to the technology delivery domain.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Support the delivery function by designing, developing, and communicating solution architectures in line with enterprise processes, tools, and standards.
• Work with the wider architecture community and engineering teams in building and enhancing reusable architecture/design artifacts.
• Work collaboratively with the Architecture function as well as key stakeholders and teams across technology and business, to deliver technology solutions that meet business objectives in an iterative, cost-effective, and innovative manner through architecture that enables continuous, at-speed change.
• Work with the architecture board in getting approval for designs and business cases.
• Define and regularly update the future architecture, track and limit technical debt, and contribute to the relevant solutions.
• Define and own the architecture to integrate multiple SAAS and on prem applications including a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Define and own the architecture for a modern integration and service layer that hosts the APIs and Kafka-based microservices.

To be successful in the role you’ll have:  

• 3-5 years of experience as a Solution Architect or similar role in the supply chain domain.
• Experience implementing/integrating a Warehouse Management System (WMS) is a must.
• Strong background in API integration and microservices architecture.
• Expertise in building/designing supply chain solutions.
• Expertise in building cloud native and hybrid architectures. (AWS and GCP preferred).
• Architecture certifications preferred (TOGAF, AWS etc.).
• Retail domain experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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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