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 join a diverse team that collaborates globally around tech, impacting millions of customers daily.
We're focused on a customer‐led, digitally enabled retail experience. Our teams use AI, machine learning, IoT, cloud‐first solutions, 3D virtual‐reality product checks and human‐sized robots named Tory. Choose your own path and work on projects that excite you.
We are modernising and optimising our international supply‐chain systems to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, improve safety, and deliver products faster to nearly 500 stores across Australia and New Zealand.
As a Senior Engineer (18‐month fixed term), you will architect, build, and scale end‐to‐end product‐tracking solutions in a cloud environment. You'll leverage deep Java Spring Boot expertise and ensure systems meet high standards of reliability, performance, testing, and security. You will influence technical direction, uplift engineering practices, and work closely with product, architecture, and operations teams to support one of Australia's largest retail supply chains.
What You'll Be Doing
* Design, build, and maintain high‐quality Java Spring Boot microservices and backend systems.
* Lead solutions that track products across international suppliers, freight networks, and distribution centres.
* Ensure strong testing, validation, and security practices across all services and integrations.
* Work with AWS and cloud‐native technologies to deliver scalable and resilient solutions.
* Collaborate with cross‐functional teams and contribute to architectural planning and technical design.
* Drive best practice across CI/CD, automation, observability, and engineering standards.
* Participate in code reviews, mentor engineers, and support continuous improvement.
* Work within Agile delivery frameworks and support a healthy, high‐performing engineering culture.
To be Successful in This Role You'll Have
* Significant experience developing backend systems with Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
* Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservice patterns, and event‐driven architectures.
* Practical experience with relational databases and data modelling for scalable, transactional systems.
* Hands‐on experience with CI/CD and automation, ideally with GitHub Actions.
* Exposure to monitoring and alerting platforms such as SumoLogic or NewRelic.
* Knowledge of AWS cloud services and cloud‐native design principles.
* Experience developing or integrating with supply‐chain, logistics, or retail systems is beneficial.
* Familiarity with React or modern JavaScript frameworks is advantageous but not required.
* Experience working in Agile teams using SCRUM or KANBAN delivery approaches.
* Ability to guide and mentor other engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and uplift standards.
Perks and Benefits We'll Offer You
* Flexible hybrid working through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office.
* Multiple learning opportunities via online micro‐credentialing on Udemy, support for certifications, and tech community events.
* Wide career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.
* Inclusive leave and ongoing support for all team members.
* Free onsite parking when you're required to come into the office.
* Participation in a bonus programme for recognising commitment and hard work.
* Team‐member discount cards for Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks.
* Free OnePass membership for free delivery across Kmart & Target on eligible products.
* Access to Kmart for You benefits with discounts in entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health from over 60 suppliers.
* Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or personal time.
* Eligibility to purchase shares through a salary‐sacrifice arrangement via Wesfarmers.
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 team members can contribute and succeed. All applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of background. If you need workplace adjustments, please email .
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