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.

We're excited to share that our team will be moving to our new Chadstone office in early 2026

This will be a space that brings us together — inspiring creativity, collaboration, and connection as we embark on this exciting new chapter.

Join our team

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of Stores Technology at Kmart Australia? We are looking for a Technical Lead to lead our Digital Stores team, where we are building cutting edge retail digitisation solutions. From Robotic inventory counting to digital merchandise tracking, our team of highly skilled engineers are putting us at the cutting edge of retail technology.

Your team will build and roll out solutions that expand the capabilities of our hand-held devices, optimise inventory levels, and create a more seamless shopping experience for customers and staff. Be a part of the digital transformation that is revolutionising the way we operate and serve our customers.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the development and implementation of Full Stack Software solutions using Java/Spring Boot.
• Leveraging cloud technologies, particularly AWS and its associated services (Kafka, SQS, S3, ECS) to enhance system scalability and performance.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Driving the delivery of software through modern DevOps practices, emphasising CI/CD and automation testing for optimal efficiency and reliability.
• Overseeing the development of new tools with React/Nest or similar TypeScript frameworks.
• Upholding clean code principles through the coding and unit testing of new software products.
• Contributing to the maintenance of existing products and the development of new features on existing applications.
• Showcasing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges.
• Playing a key role in requirements gathering and technical design, contributing to the overall success of the development process.

To be successful in this role you'll have:

• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, supporting engineers and promoting growth and development of team members.
• Experience operating in Agile environments with an eye on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Proven experience in Full Stack Software development in Java environments.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement with the ability to influence product owners and enable large-scale, distributed rollout of devices and telephony services.
• Track record of delivering software through modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD and automation testing.
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills.
• Exposure to cloud technologies, preferably AWS.
• Proficiency in API development using REST.
• Coding and unit testing of new software products using clean code principles.
• Experience in maintaining existing products and developing new features on existing applications.
• Demonstrated experience with an RDBMS, preferably PostgreSQL, and SQL queries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in NestJS, NextJS & Prisma would be great, but not essential
• Active contribution to requirements gathering and technical design.
• Experience working in retail or FMCG supporting a range of retail technologies is considered highly advantageous.

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

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.