Senior Software Engineer - Hawthorn East

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Our Technology team is the backbone of the business, building and maintaining the information technology infrastructure that support Coles Group. As a part of the Technology team, you get the opportunity to work through complex, challenging, meaningful problems using large data sets and new technologies to expand your skills and experience.

About the role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, build and maintain secure, scalable and reliable technical services that streamline financial settlement and reconciliation processes. You will enhance the quality, performance and resilience of core systems using modern engineering practices across Java, React, TypeScript, Azure, Oracle and SQL Server. You will apply AI-first thinking, using approved tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude to improve delivery speed, solution quality, automation and engineering effectiveness. We are also looking for some who can demonstrated an AI-first engineering mindset, including practical use of approved AI tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude to support coding, debugging, test creation, documentation, technical analysis and solution exploration.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ professional software engineering experience developing technical services, with strong specialised knowledge in Java, Spring Boot, React, TypeScript, Azure cloud technologies, Oracle and SQL Server
• Experience delivering outcomes across multiple technical products and services, including solution design, implementation planning, development, testing, release and production support
• Strong experience designing and building secure, scalable and maintainable applications, APIs and integration services in complex enterprise environments
• Demonstrated ability to scope solutions, clarify requirements, assess technical options and gain support from stakeholders on the preferred solution
• Proven experience working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals, meet delivery timelines and provide value-adding services and solutions
• Ability to critically review, validate and improve AI-generated outputs, ensuring all code and recommendations meet required standards for security, reliability, maintainability, performance and business fit
• Experience identifying repetitive engineering, testing, support or documentation activities that can be improved through automation or AI-assisted workflows
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use, including appropriate handling of sensitive data, intellectual property, security risks and the need for human accountability over technical decisions
• Experience working in large-scale projects, complex platforms or high-traffic systems
• Strong focus on engineering excellence, including clean code, peer review, automated testing, observability, performance optimisation and continuous improvement
• Ability to mentor other engineers, share knowledge and uplift team practices

Key Responsibilities

Software Delivery

• Drive an engineering team to develop delivery goals within agreed timelines
• Facility Agile Scrum practices within the team, offer support to delivery managers in defining timelines and project requirements

Engineering Quality

• Ensure the team is developing software quality in-line with the broader teams’ expectations
• Facilitate and govern peer reviews and testing standards

Stakeholder Management

• Working collaboratively with the Business Stakeholders, and Business Programme Managers and Implementation partners to ensure delivery success   

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 hotdeals 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.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. 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: 190505

Employment Type: Full time

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