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Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Engineering
Apply nowJob no:520755 Work type:Full time Location:VIC - Metro Categories:Information Technology
Iconic Australian owned and operated global retail business
8+ years of software engineering experience delivering large-scale, high-transaction digital platforms.
Hybrid role in a vibrant team culture where we embrace pace & encourage new ideas
Join Spotlight Retail Group as a hands-on Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Engineering, building scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions across our multi-brand, multi-country digital ecosystem. You'll work in a vibrant, fast-paced hybrid environment at our South Melbourne office.
What You’ll Be Doing
Build maintainable, cloud-native AWS features using sound design principles.
Deliver full-stack features across Next.js/React frontends, NestJS/Node.js BFF/backend services, and Java/Spring Boot applications.
Design and consume event-driven components and APIs (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB).
Leverage AI agents and coding assistants to accelerate debugging, refactoring, and delivery.
What We’re Looking For
Experience: 8–12 years in software engineering delivering large-scale digital platforms.
Frontend: Strong TypeScript, React, Next.js, Redux, Tailwind CSS, SSR/SSG, and web performance expertise.
Backend: Solid expertise in Java, Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, SQL/NoSQL databases, and AWS-native architecture.
Domain: Hands-on e-commerce experience; headless CMS (Content Stack) or Commerce tools experience is highly desirable.
Mindset: Agile, adaptable, and comfortable thriving in a high-availability retail environment.
Why Join Spotlight Retail Group?
Flexibility: True hybrid working model in a modern South Melbourne office (steps from the South Melbourne Market).
Rewards: Highly competitive base salary + super + profit-share eligibility.
Perks: Generous team discounts across all our iconic brands—Spotlight, Anaconda, Mountain Designs, and Harris Scarfe—plus gym discounts and EAP support.
Growth: Exposure across a diverse, market-leading retail portfolio with a clear trajectory for career progression.
Who We Are
Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH) is a privately held $3bn+ Australian parent company which controls, operates and invests in a diverse set of businesses and assets.
As Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, SGH includes Spotlight Retail Group (Spotlight, Anaconda and Harris Scarfe), Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments and Spotlight Charitable Foundation.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're eager to join a supportive team and contribute to a leading Australian retail brand, we encourage you to apply!
Please complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume.
Important: You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No agency enquiries or applications please.
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Found the perfect Anaconda role for you and want to apply? Great!
You’ll find details on our recruitment process below. Make sure you’re well prepared to keep your nerves at bay and to maximise your chances of making a great impression.
1. Update Your CV
Make sure your CV is up-to- date with your latest skills and experience, and that it’s tailored to the role you are seeking. It is a legal requirement that all Anaconda employees have the right to work in Australia.
2. Apply
You can apply online by selecting the relevant job link above, uploading your CV and completing the online application form.
3. Attend An Interview
If your application has been successful, we will ask you to take part in one or more of the following:
phone interview
face-to-face interview
group interview.
4. Reference & Police Check
As part of the screening process, we will obtain your consent to complete two work-related reference checks and, for roles that require one, a police check.
5. Job Offer
Congratulations! If you have been successful, you will be able to accept your letter of offer online together with an employment pack containing information on
Anaconda and your responsibilities and entitlements.
