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Senior Software Engineer

Req ID
18509
Date posted
22-Jul-2025
Brand
Big W
Team
Accelerated Digital Capabilities
Employment type
Full-time
Location
New South Wales, 2153

Senior Software Engineer

  • A hybrid team environment that connects online and in person in our beautiful Norwest office.

  • Onsite facilities such as a Gym, Cafes, Supermarket & more!

  • Full-time permanent opportunity available

We are Woolworths Group 
We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 


If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.


Welcome to Big W

At BIG W everyday’s a big day. For you, this could be the start of something big. 

There are over 15,000 of us, in the biggest cities and the tiniest towns. And each of us has an important role to play to help make a real difference for families by providing real value, real solutions and real care.


If you have a passion for designing and delivering great customer and team experiences, a desire to join a business that is rapidly evolving into a purpose led digital retailer enabled by a great store network, and you’re looking for a place that cares about your development and growth, you could be who we’re looking for.

What you’ll do
We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Fullstack Java React Engineer to join our dynamic team in the ecommerce domain. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our robust and scalable ecommerce platform. The team focuses on development in search, products and pricing.

 

  • Web Application Development: Designs, develops, and maintains scalable and high-performance web applications using Java and React.

  • Code Quality: Writes clean, testable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.

  • Collaboration: Works with cross-functional teams (product managers, designers, QA) to deliver software solutions.

  • Agile Practices: Participates in code reviews, sprint planning, and other agile ceremonies.

  • Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Troubleshoots production issues, provides timely resolutions, and contributes to improving development processes. Keeps up-to-date with the latest web development technologies.

What you’ll bring

  • Full-Stack Expertise: 5+ years of experience in full-stack development using Java and React, along with Spring Boot.

  • API & Microservices: Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

  • Database Familiarity: Experience with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.

  • Search & eCommerce: Experience with search SaaS like Algolia and knowledge of e-commerce platforms.

  • DevOps & Communication: Experience with Git and Git Actions, AWS exposure, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills.



What you’ll experience
We embrace diversity of thought and love to take on challenges with a pragmatic and innovative approach. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, care, curiosity, openness, and a proactive attitude. We continually seek ways to pair, collaborate, support, and learn from each other as a team!

 

  • Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work

  • A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network

  • A progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere' policy that gives you the opportunity to harmonise work, life and your wellbeing

  • Parental Leave provisions and various leave types, including but not limited to Study Leave and Sports Representation Leave

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.