We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 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 As the way we shop continues to evolve, our Digital team keeps us at the cutting edge. Driven by our innovative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture, we’re constantly looking at ways to create differentiated, omni-channel experiences for our customers and build the next generation of digital retailing. About the role As a Principal Software Engineer – Web, you’ll play a key role in building world-class web experiences and shaping the technical direction of our web platforms. You’ll provide leadership across Coles Digital, partnering with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver value at scale. Key responsibilities include: Ownership of the web tech stack, architecture, and coding standards Leading a web engineering guild and fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion and support Driving the selection and alignment of engineering tools and practices Reviewing key implementation and architectural decisions Prioritising technical debt and driving initiatives to maintain platform health Supporting agile ways of working, helping teams define and deliver against their goals Advocating for software quality through peer reviews and robust testing standards Mentoring engineers and uplifting capability across the function Here’s what we’re looking for: 10+ years’ experience in front-end web development Deep expertise in modern web technologies, frameworks and system design Proven experience in large-scale, high-traffic environments Skilled in Agile Scrum product development Experience with related tech (e.g., REST/GraphQL, CDN, cloud environments) Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills A track record of uplifting engineering practices and platform performance Experience with release automation pipelines is a plus Tertiary qualification in computer science or similar is preferred You’re a seasoned Senior engineer and a natural leader who’s passionate about building great tech and even better teams. You’re comfortable influencing without formal authority and thrive in cross-functional, collaborative environments. You lead by example, empower others, and know how to turn challenges into opportunities. 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: 151205 Employment Type: Full time #LI-SR1