About us:

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.Target as a tech company? Absolutely. We’re the behind-the-scenes powerhouse that fuels Target’s passion and commitment to cutting-edge innovation. We anchor every facet of one of the world’s best-loved retailers with a strong technology framework that relies on the latest tools and technologies—and the brightest people—to deliver incredible value to guests online and in stores. Target Technology Services is on a mission to offer the systems, tools and support that guests and team members need and deserve. Our high-performing teams balance independence with collaboration, and we pride ourselves on being versatile, agile and creative. We drive industry-leading technologies in support of every angle of the business, and help ensure that Target operates smoothly, securely and reliably from the inside out.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

We are looking for talented developers to join us in API Gateway team, working closely with the Senior Engineer. This role will involve hands-on development and operational support of our API Gateway, sidecar proxy, and server management using Ansible.

Key Responsibilities:

• API Gateway Management: Design, implement, and maintain the API Gateway using HAProxy, Envoy Proxy, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Sidecar Proxy Development: Enhance and support the in-house sidecar proxy written in Golang, focusing on performance optimization and feature development.
• Server Fleet Management: Automate server management and deployment using Ansible, ensuring efficient resource utilization and uptime.
• Internal Router Control Plane: Collaborate on the development and maintenance of the internal router control plane using Golang, integrating with Kafka, Redis, and MongoDB.
• Content Delivery Network (CDN) Integration: Lead efforts in CDN migration projects, specifically with Akamai and Fastly, to optimize content delivery and performance.
• API Monitoring: Implement and manage API monitoring solutions to track performance, availability, and security metrics.
• API Security: Develop and enforce API security best practices, utilizing tools and frameworks to protect against vulnerabilities.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in software development, preferably in backend systems built on JVM
• Familiarity with Golang and microservices architecture is a big plus
• Basic understanding of API management and experience with Envoy Proxy is a plus.
• Experience with Ansible or similar automation tools.
• Knowledge of Kafka, Redis, and MongoDB is advantageous.
• Understanding of CDN technologies and API security concepts is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to principal engineers, product manager, management stakeholders.

Must Have Skills:

Java/Kotlin, ReactJS/Angular and Postgre

Useful Links-

Life at Target- https://india.target.com/

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Culture- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/diversity-and-inclusion