Technology Lead - Hawthorn East
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About the team
QuiteLike is the meal kit for food-lovers. We have a vision to bring Australian families back to the heart of the home, by making it easier to create delicious meals. We’re a close-knit and agile team with a passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience, driving sustainable growth and learning a lot along the way.
About the role
Ready to shape the future of online meals? As our Technology Lead, you’ll be the driving force behind the QuiteLike subscription business, leading the end-to-end technology strategy and delivery. From cloud infrastructure and software engineering to data, analytics, and cyber security, you’ll make sure everything runs smoothly, securely, and at scale. Your work will power customer-centric solutions that could integrate seamlessly with Coles Online platforms and enable growth for one of the most exciting parts of our business.
This role reports to the Head of QuiteLike and is based in Melbourne. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders - from product and operations teams to external tech partners - making every day different and full of impact.
About you and your skills
You’re a tech leader who loves turning big ideas into reality. With a strong background in architecture, engineering, and delivery, you know how to build scalable systems and lead high-performing teams. You thrive in fast-paced, agile environments and have a knack for aligning technology with business goals.
You’ll also bring:
- 10+ years in technology leadership roles, ideally in eCommerce or subscription-based businesses
- Expertise in cloud infrastructure, SaaS solutions, and vendor management
- Solid experience in cyber security, compliance, and data governance
- A commercial mindset - you understand budgets, strategy, and how tech drives growth
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A passion for building teams and fostering a culture of innovation
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: 176853
Employment Type: Full time