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.

**Join the 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 React, NodeJS with TypeScript.- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.- Driving the delivery of software through modern DevOps practices, emphasizing CI/CD and automation testing for optimal efficiency and reliability.- Leveraging cloud technologies, particularly AWS, to enhance system scalability and performance.- Demonstrating expertise in API development using REST, ensuring seamless integration and communication between systems.- Upholding clean code principles through the coding and unit testing of new software products.-
- 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 using React and NodeJS with TypeScript.- 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.-
- Demonstrated experience with an RDBMS, preferably PostgreSQL, and SQL queries.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Experience in NestJS & Prisma would be great, but not essential- Active contribution to requirements gathering and technical design.- Knowledge of Java and Spring Boot are 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**

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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