Associate Engineer - Digital Online Post-Purchase Squad

About the role

Kmart is looking for an Associate Engineer to join its Digital Online team, in the post-purchase squad that supports customers after they place an order. You will work on order confirmations, status updates, tracking, click-and-collect communications and customer reviews, building your engineering foundations in a hands-on environment alongside experienced engineers, including a dedicated onboarding buddy.

Key responsibilities

• Build and enhance digital solutions that support customers throughout their post-purchase journey.
• Develop, test and support software across the full delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineers and partner squads to understand requirements, dependencies and customer needs.
• Use Git and agreed engineering practices to deliver reliable, well-documented changes.
• Investigate technical issues and contribute to practical, sustainable solutions.
• Apply security, risk and quality standards throughout your work.
• Share ideas, learn from feedback and contribute to continuous improvement across the squad.

Required profile

• Foundational software development skills gained through study, an internship, a graduate program, a technology rotation or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and willingness to work across development and testing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with curiosity, attention to detail and the ability to learn new technologies and business domains.
• A full-stack mindset and flexibility to work across different technologies.

Required skills

• Experience using Git or another version-control tool.
• Desirable: exposure to JavaScript, automated testing, ecommerce or order fulfilment.
• Desirable: interest in AI-assisted engineering tools such as Cursor or similar coding assistants.

To apply, Kmart tech employees must be enrolled in the MySkills Program and complete the self-assessment, attaching the assessment with their application. The role is listed as hybrid (#LI-Hybrid).

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid working, with 60% of the week spent in the National Office.
• Learning support through online micro-credentialing and certification guidance.
• Career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group.
• Inclusive leave and ongoing support for team members of all backgrounds.
• Free onsite parking when coming into the office.
• Bonus program participation.
• Team member discount card at Kmart, Target, Bunnings and Officeworks, and a free OnePass membership.
• Brighter Benefits program with discounts in entertainment, travel, lifestyle and health.
• Salary sacrifice share purchase option for eligible employees.