Tech Lead

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 our team

As a Technical Lead you will be joining our International Supply Chain IT team. The team is responsible for the systems that support Kmart's international supply chain, and the B2B Gateway. 
 
You will work with Kmart’s international trade systems, and liaise with many of the world’s suppliers, freight forwarders and shipping lines. You will work with the B2B Gateway which is the critical communication hub to 3rd parties, supporting multiple data flows of logistics and financial information. The team are preparing for a world-class supply chain transformation, and the modernisation of architectural practices, which will directly impact how Kmart products arrive in Stores for customers.

As a Technical Lead in the Supply Chain team, you will lead a team of experienced developers as well mentor junior developers. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of applications and technologies. This role offers large scope and complexity of systems.

What you’ll be doing 

• As a technical lead you will have responsibility for overall technical function and quality of the international trade and B2B applications.
• Manage a team of four to five engineers
• Be responsible for vendor engagement
• Work within an Agile Squad and liaise broadly with stakeholders within the IT group and multiple business areas
• Fully contribute to Kmart’s Supply Chain transformation

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Strong end-to-end software development background preferably with Java or C#
• Exposure to NodeJS based development and frameworks like NextJs and NestJs
  
• Experience in end-to-end software development using Java and NodeJS 
  
• Proven team management experience
  
• Proven experience in distributed systems and microservices architecture
  
• Experience in Agile methodologies specifically Scrum
  
• Experience in DevOps practices like CI/CD, observability, automation with exposure to tools like Github Actions, SumoLogic etc.
  
• Good understanding of database management Oracle database, MS SQL server, Postgres
  
• Good understanding of cloud technology, preferably AWS.
  
• Experience in digital transformation and/or B2B projects
  
• Background in Supply Chain and Retail industry would be highly desirable

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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