Domain Architect - Hawthorn East

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.

About the team

Technology is the backbone of our business. Every day, our teams solve complex problems, the solutions help thousands of our fellow team members succeed and makes millions of customers’ lives easier.

About the role

A new, permanent opportunity for a Domain Architect is now available at Coles.

Reporting to the Delivery Manager – Salesforce, the primary function of this role will include:

• developing a Salesforce Org IT/Architectural strategy
• influence adoption of relevant development principles and standards in alignment with the strategy
• facilitate workshops to understand business needs and review business requirements, with the goal to determine appropriate architectural/solution design approach
• responsible for designing solutions, data models and integration architecture to support business and technical initiatives
• helping resolve issues and driving continuous improvement.
• contribute to the continuous improvement of the team and the business by analysing, investigating and introducing new technologies that will benefit the engineering team and/or our stakeholders
• coach, guide and support team members throughout the SDLC with respect to architectural design decisions
• Model key Coles values and contribute to a positive team culture

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the below:

• Engage with and manage the expectations of all stakeholders
• Create a team/collaborative approach between the Salesforce delivery team, the business and other IT teams
• Provide strong leadership, vision and coaching to the delivery team
• Coach, guide and support team members throughout initial engagement and project delivery lifecycle
• Interpret and understand business needs, priorities and urgency and apply these considerations throughout the solution design process
• Facilitate solution design reviews with internal and external stakeholders
• Relevant industry networking
• Network and engage with the wider Salesforce community
• Participate in the development of a ‘results oriented’ culture within the Coles IT & delivery communities
• Accountable for individual compliance with company values, policies and procedures (including Coles Code of Conduct) and all applicable external laws and regulations.

About you & your skills

• Proven years of experience in a Salesforce architecture or other relevant role e.g. Solution Architecture, Engineering Manager, Tech Lead
• Strong technical acumen and experience in working across multi cloud environments; Service, Experience (Portals), Marketing, B2B
• Proven experience or at least an understanding of Apex, Triggers, Classes and Lightning Web Components, API Web Services and Salesforce declarative programming techniques.
• DevOps experience preferred, including use of DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Able to work independently with limited direction and collaboratively in a large team
• Strong written & verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills.

Commercial Skills and Formal Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor in Information Systems or any other relevant degree
• Relevant Salesforce knowledge and certifications, including App Builder, Administrator, Platform Developer I & Platform Developer-II (Nice to have), System Architect or Application Architect II, Service Cloud and Community Cloud

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.

• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.

• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hot deals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.

• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks.’ You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.

• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.

• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.

• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now!

With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave, and parental leave entitlements.

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive, and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au.

Job ID: 138860 

Employment Type: Full time