Senior Engineer - Hawthorn East

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Coles Group is hiring a Senior Engineer for a permanent Melbourne role in the Hawthorn East area, within our Technology team, focusing on building robust SAP integrations with enterprise systems and supporting trade planning tool deployments. You’ll design scalable backend services in C# or Java, develop on Microsoft Azure, write and optimize SQL, and contribute to CI/CD and DevOps while supporting optional front end work in React. The role offers mentoring opportunities, strong cross functional collaboration, and hybrid/onsite flexibility in Melbourne. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate enterprise integration experience with SAP, cloud architecture on Azure, data integration patterns, and concrete delivery outcomes; highlight stakeholder communication, teamwork, and any mentoring or leadership examples, plus readiness for a large, complex environment.

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.

Permanent
Location - Melbourne (Hybrid)

At Coles Group, you’ll not only be part of an iconic Australian business, you’ll help shape the digital future of retail. We’re investing in modern engineering practices and scalable platforms that power our stores, supply chain, and customer experiences.

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Technology team in a permanent role, focused on building and enhancing integrations between SAP and enterprise systems, as well as supporting the implementation of trade planning tools across the business.

About the Role

As a Senior Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering robust, scalable integration solutions that connect SAP with other internal and third-party platforms. You’ll work closely with architects, product teams, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless data flow and high system reliability.

This role does not have direct reports, however there are strong opportunities to mentor engineers and contribute to uplifting engineering capability across the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and implementing integrations between SAP and enterprise systems
• Supporting and delivering trade planning tool implementations
• Developing scalable backend services using C# and/or Java
• Building and optimising solutions on Microsoft Azure
• Writing and optimising SQL queries and managing data integration processes
• Contributing to front-end components where required (React experience is advantageous)
• Supporting CI/CD pipelines and contributing to DevOps practices
• Driving engineering best practices including code quality, testing, and documentation
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across Technology and Commercial

About You

You’re a senior engineer who enjoys solving complex integration challenges and working across enterprise platforms. You bring strong backend capability, cloud experience, and a collaborative mindset.

We’re looking for experience in:

• C# and/or Java development
• Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, APIs, etc.)
• SQL and data integration patterns
• Enterprise system integrations, ideally involving SAP
• CI/CD and DevOps principles

Nice to have:

• React (front-end exposure)
• Experience with trade planning or retail systems
• Prior experience working in large, complex enterprise environments

You’re someone who:

• Takes ownership and delivers high-quality solutions
• Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Enjoys mentoring others and contributing to team growth
• Thrives in a collaborative, agile environment

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 [email protected]

Job ID: 174662

Employment Type: Full time

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