Engineer - Target India (Backend)

Job Id: R00003+3+56 About us: Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. As a Software Engineer at Target, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional, global teams, including product management and other engineering teams, to deliver innovative software products that meet internal customer needs and drive business goals. About this Team: IT Data Platform (ITDP) is the powerhouse data platform driving Target's tech efficiencies, seamlessly integrating operational and analytical needs. It fuels every facet of Target Tech, from boosting developer productivity and enhancing system intelligence to ensuring top-notch security and compliance. Target Tech builds the technology that makes Target the easiest, safest and most joyful place to shop and work. From digital to supply chain to cybersecurity, develop innovations that power the future of retail while relying on best-in-class data science algorithms that drive value. Target Tech is at the forefront of the industry, revolutionizing technology efficiency with cutting-edge data and AI. ITDP meticulously tracks tech data points across stores, multi-cloud environments, data centers, and distribution centers. IT Data Platform leverages advanced AI algorithms to analyze vast datasets, providing actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. By integrating Generative AI, it enhances predictive analytics, enabling proactive solutions and optimizing operational efficiencies. Basic Qualifications: 4 years degree or equivalent experience 1+ years of industry experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions. 1+ years of experience in programming languages such as Java, Python, Scala. Hands on experience developing distributed systems, large scale systems, database and/or backend APIs. Demonstrates experience in analysis and optimization of systems capacity, performance, and operational health Preferred Qualifications: Experience Big Data tools and Hadoop Ecosystems. Like Apache Spark, Apache Iceberg, Kafka, ORC, MapReduce, Yarn, Hive, HDFS etc. Experience in developing and running a large-scale system. Experience with industry, open-source projects and/or databases and/or large-data distributed systems. Key Responsibilities: Data Platform Management: Design, implementation, and optimization of the Data Platform ensuring scalability and data correctness. Development: Oversee the development and maintenance of all core components of the platform. Unified APIs: Implementation of highly scalable APIs with GraphQL/REST at enterprise scale. Platform Monitoring and Observability: Ensure monitoring solutions and security tools to ensure the integrity and trust in Data and APIs Competitive benefits We are proud to provide benefits that support you, your family and your future. Health and well-being Target in India (TII) prioritizes our people by offering healthcare support, fitness programs, teleheath benefits (i.e., screenings and consultations) and 24/7 confidential mental well-being telecounseling support. Financial well-being Your financial well-being is bright with TII's comprehensive flexible insurance program, learning assistance program, day care support and much more. Paid time off TII encourages work-life balance with paid time off like privilege, bereavement and parental leaves that offer support in all stages of life. Competitive pay TII knows our people are everything and proudly provides equitable and competitive pay. Other benefits From digitalized cafeteria solutions to transportation services to broadband reimbursement, enjoy special everyday perks. Eligibility requirements may vary based on position, average hours worked, length of service and program requirements. Benefits are subject to change. Creating a culture of joy We bring out the best in each other every day. Inclusivity We value diverse voices and approaches. We act with authenticity and respect. We create equitable experiences for all. Connection We build trusted relationships. We collaborate across business functions. We recognize and celebrate progress. Drive We do what is right for Target, our team and guests. We deliver results that matter. We continually learn by valuing progress over perfection.