Senior Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Engineer - Part Time (3 days per week) role at Kmart Australia Limited About the Role 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 that collaborates globally around tech. With six purchases made each second, you'll feel the impact of the work you do for our millions of customers every day. We focus on being a customer-led, digitally enabled retailer and work with cutting-edge technology such as AI / machine learning, IoT, cloud-first solutions, 3D virtual reality product checks, and robotics. Our team will be moving to the new Chadstone office in early We're looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Digital Stores team, 3 days a week, to help shape the future of Stores Technology. You will build and roll out solutions that expand the capabilities of hand-held devices, optimise inventory levels, and create a seamless shopping experience for customers and staff. This is a part-time role ideal for balancing study and work, returners to the workforce, or anyone seeking a flexible work-life balance. What You'll Be Doing Developing full-stack software solutions using Java, React, Node.js, and TypeScript Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers Driving delivery through modern DevOps practices, emphasising CI / CD and automation testing Leveraging AWS cloud technologies to enhance system scalability and performance Designing and developing REST APIs for seamless system integration Writing clean, testable code and performing unit tests on new products Maintaining existing products and extending functionality of current applications Applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to complex challenges Participating in requirements gathering and technical design to ensure successful delivery Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in Java full-stack development with React and Node.js / TypeScript Track record of delivering software using modern DevOps practices, including CI / CD and automation testing Excellent collaboration and communication skills Experience with AWS cloud services Proficiency in REST API development Strong coding and unit-testing habits following clean-code principles Experience maintaining existing codebases and adding new features Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Experience with NestJS and Prisma is a plus, but not essential Contribution to requirements gathering and technical design Knowledge of Java and Spring Boot is highly advantageous Experience with PostgreSQL or SQL queries is highly advantageous Perks and Benefits Flexible hybrid working : up to 60% of your week in our National office Online micro-credentialing and certification support via Udemy and tech community events Career opportunities across the wider Wesfarmers Group Inclusive leave and ongoing support for all team members Free onsite parking for office visits Opportunity to participate in a bonus program Team-member discount card for Kmart, Target, Bunnings, Officeworks, and more Free OnePass membership for free delivery across Kmart & Target on eligible items Access to the Kmart for You benefits program : exclusive discounts in entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health (60+ suppliers) Reflection room for prayer, meditation, or downtime Share-purchase option through a salary-sacrifice scheme (available once a year) Join Our Team We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments for all team members. We encourage applications from all candidates and are open to workplace adjustments—please email if you need support. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr