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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.

Join our team

Kmart Australia’s Merchandise and Inventory technology group is responsible for bringing products that delight our customers from across the globe into our stores throughout Australia and New Zealand.   They are responsible for building, managing, supporting, and improving some of the most sophisticated Merchandise, Inventory and Product Sourcing retail technology in Australia, New Zealand and globally.

We are seeking a Solution Architect to drive our new platform's performance, scalability, and resilience.  You will become a Subject Matter Expert for the team’s future state technical architecture and provide the technology roadmap for our Engineers as we embark on a series of greenfield projects.

What you’ll be doing

• Engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand diverse perspectives and design solutions leveraging AWS, that address the unique needs of the business, as well as identifying opportunities for modernisation.
• Working with various technology teams across the organisation, particularly the Enterprise Architecture team, fostering effective communication and collaboration to ensure alignment of Merchandise and Inventory tracking solutions with broader technological strategies.
• Collaborating with the Project, Delivery and Iteration Managers and the wider technology group to prioritise and sequence initiatives in trimester / sprint planning.
• Leading the charge in technical innovation for our Merch and Inventory systems, guiding the team towards technical greatness and designing solutions that not only meet current business requirements but are forward-thinking and adaptable for future needs.
• Acting as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating technical jargon into business-friendly language.

To be successful in this role you’ll have

• Extensive experience in designing and implementing technical solutions, particularly in the context of AWS Cloud deployments and mirco-services solution design. Provide examples of successful outcomes and improvements in efficiency, scalability, and overall performance.
• Prior Knowledge of retail and/or data intensive systems and a clear understanding of the technological challenges and opportunities in this space.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Eventing / Streaming technologies and their use in critical business decisioning technologies.
• Proven ability to design robust and scalable solutions that go beyond immediate business needs, ensuring adaptability to future requirements and advancements in cloud technology.
• Showcase architecture that aligns with long-term business goals for sustainable growth and innovation.
• Strong collaboration skills, demonstrating the ability to engage effectively with diverse technology teams across the organization. Provide examples of successful collaboration in integrating AWS solutions into existing technology ecosystems.
• Proactive and innovative problem-solving skills, particularly in navigating challenges associated with legacy technology migration. Showcase instances where creative solutions were employed for a seamless transition to the cloud.
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical, to articulate complex architecture concepts clearly.

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 [email protected]

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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