Overview
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 collaborate globally around tech. We’re a customer-led, digitally enabled retailer focusing on AI/machine learning, IoT, cloud-first solutions, 3D product checks and innovative technologies. Join our team, choose your own path and work on projects that excite you.
Kmart is modernising and optimising our end-to-end supply chain systems and operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, deliver a safer working workplace, and speed up delivery to nearly 500 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand.
We are creating the next generation of retail supply chain technology with a focus on warehouse management, transport/logistics, inventory optimisation, and demand/forecasting systems.
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 to build and enhance reusable architecture/design artifacts.
- Collaborate with the Architecture function and key technology/business stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet business objectives in an iterative, cost-effective, and innovative manner through architecture that enables continuous change.
- Work with the architecture board to obtain approvals for designs and business cases.
- Define and regularly update the future architecture, track and limit technical debt, and contribute to relevant solutions.
- Define and own the architecture to integrate multiple SAAS and on-premise applications including a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Define and own the architecture for a modern integration and service layer that hosts 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).
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Perks and benefits
- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, with 60% of your week in our National Office.
- Online learning opportunities and support to gain certifications, plus access to tech community events.
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.
- Inclusive leave and ongoing support for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.
- Free onsite parking when you come into the office.
- Eligibility to participate in a bonus program.
- A team member discount card for Kmart, Target, Bunnings and Officeworks.
- Free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart & Target on eligible products.
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program with exclusive discounts and benefits from 60+ suppliers.
- Reflection room for prayer, meditation, or personal time.
- Wesfarmers offers eligible employees the option to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement.
Inclusion and how to apply
We celebrate the diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all team members can contribute and succeed. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.
Please tell us about any workplace adjustments you would like by emailing
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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📌 Solution Architect
🏢 Kmart Group
📍 Melbourne