Solution Architect - Digital

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 our team The Kmart Architecture team partners with teams across our business to shape technology outcomes that support millions of customers and thousands of team members every day. As a Solution Architect aligned to the Digital domain, you’ll work across customer-facing platforms and experiences, helping teams solve complex problems, make sound technology decisions and deliver outcomes that create measurable value for customers and the business. You’ll work closely with engineering, product, business, delivery and vendor teams to shape solution direction, guide key design decisions and support successful delivery outcomes. You’ll be part of a collaborative architecture practice that balances strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery. You’ll play a key role in defining how digital capabilities evolve across ecommerce, customer engagement, fulfilment, personalisation, search, mobile and supporting digital platforms, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose, resilient, secure, supportable and aligned to Kmart Group’s broader technology strategy and roadmaps. What you’ll be doing Design solution architectures that support digital products, customer experiences, cloud services, integrations and supporting technology capabilities. Partner with business, product, engineering, delivery and vendor teams to shape solution options, navigate trade-offs and guide design decisions. Produce architecture artefacts, solution designs and decision records that support delivery teams throughout implementation. Assess solution impacts across systems, platforms, integrations and operational processes. Ensure solutions consider security, resilience, scalability, supportability and operational readiness. Identify architecture risks, issues, dependencies and technical debt, and work with teams to manage them effectively. Align solution designs with enterprise standards, architecture patterns and technology roadmaps. Participate in architecture reviews, governance forums and design discussions, providing practical guidance to delivery teams. Act as a bridge between business and technology teams, translating complex technology concepts into clear business outcomes. To be successful in this role you’ll have: Extensive experience delivering solution architecture in large and complex enterprise environments. Experience designing customer-facing digital solutions across web, mobile, ecommerce and related digital platforms, including demonstrable mobile application architecture experience. Strong understanding of cloud architecture, APIs, integration patterns and event-driven design approaches. Experience working with business stakeholders, delivery teams, vendors and architecture governance processes. Ability to balance business outcomes, architectural standards, delivery timelines and risk considerations. Experience producing solution designs, architecture artefacts, decision records and governance submissions. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across both technical and non-technical audiences. Understanding of modern retail and digital ecosystems, including customer engagement, personalisation, search, data and marketing technology platforms. A collaborative and pragmatic approach to solving problems and guiding teams through delivery challenges. 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 Brighter 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. #LI-Hybri