Sr Engineer - Backend

Tech Overview:

Every time a guest enters a Target store or browses Target.com , they experience the impact of Target s investments in technology and innovation. We re the technologists behind one of the most loved retail brands, delivering joy to millions of our guests, team members, and communities.
Join our global in-house technology team of more than 4,000 of engineers, data scientists, architects, coaches and product managers striving to make Target the most convenient, safe and joyful place to shop. We use agile practices and leverage open-source software to adapt and build best-in-class technology for our team members and guests and we do so with a focus on diversity and inclusion, experimentation and continuous learning.

Pyramid Overview:

Target.com and Mobile translates the in-store experience our guests love to the digital environment. Our Mobile Engineers develop native apps like Cartwheel and Target s flagship app, which are high-impact and high-visibility assets that are game-changers for literally millions of guests. Here, you ll get to explore emerging retail and mobile technologies, playing a key role in revolutionary product launches with tech giants like Apple and Google. You ll be a visionary for the future of Target s app ecosystem. You ll have the advantage of Target s unmatched brand recognition and special marketplace foothold making us the partner of choice for innovative technologies like indoor mapping, iBeacons and Apple Pay. You ll help Target evolve by using the latest open source tools and technologies and staying true to strong agile practices. You ll lend your passion for engineering technologies that fix problems and meet needs guests didn t even know they had. You ll work on autonomous teams and incorporate the newest technical practices. You ll have the chance to perform by writing rock-solid code that stands up to our massive scale. Plus, and perhaps best of all, you ll have the right balance of self-rule and accountability for how technical products perform.

Team Overview:

We are dedicated to ensuring a seamless and efficient checkout experience for Guests shopping on our digital channels, including web and mobile apps. Our team plays a crucial role in the overall shopping journey, focusing on the final and most critical steps of the purchase process. We are responsible for managing the entire checkout lifecycle , from the moment a Guest adds an item to their cart to the final purchase confirmation. Our goal is to provide a smooth, secure, and user-friendly checkout process that enhances customer satisfaction and drives conversions. Our team is cross-geo located, with members driving different features and collaborating from both India and the US. This diverse setup allows us to leverage a wide range of expertise and perspectives, fostering innovative solutions and effective problem-solving. As part of the Digital Checkout team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to continuously improve the checkout experience. Our collaborative and dynamic environment encourages creative problem-solving and the sharing of ideas to meet the evolving needs of our Guests.

Position Overview:

About You:

4 year degree or equivalent experience

Experience: 4 years -7 years

Programming experience with Java - Springboot & Kotlin - micronaut

Strong problem-solving skills with a good understanding of data structures and algorithms.

Must have exposure to non-relational databases like MongoDB.

Must have exposure to distributed systems and microservice architecture.

Good to Have exposure to Data Pipeline, ML Ops, Spark, Python

Demonstrates a solid understanding of the impact of own work on the team and/or guests

Writes and organizes code using multiple computer languages, including distributed programming and understand different frameworks and paradigm

Delivers high-performance, scalable, repeatable, and secure deliverables with broad impact (high throughput and low latency)

Influences and applies data standards, policies, and procedures

Maintains technical knowledge within areas of expertise

Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education.