Senior Engineer

About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win

Tech Enablement overview

The Tech Enablement Pyramid focuses on establishing critical technology foundations essential for Target's operations, emphasizing tech fundamentals and robust data architecture. At the heart of this initiative are two strategic pillars: AI and collaborative efforts across engineering, data science, and architecture to address key business needs

Team Overview 

As a member of the Target Conversation Platform team, you will play a pivotal role in developing an in-house conversational platform that serves the entire Target ecosystem. Our focus is on leveraging powerful and innovative technologies to create seamless interactions, whether for guests, vendors, or internal team members.

Our platform will incorporate tools such as chatbots, designed to provide users with immediate answers to their queries and facilitate automated actions. By streamlining these processes, we aim to minimize manual effort and drive significant cost savings for the organization. Join us in building a dynamic and efficient conversational experience that enhances engagement across all touchpoints.

Position Overview

As a Senior Engineer, you are a vital specialist in the engineering team supporting our product. You translate architectural concepts into concrete designs and influence their implementation, applying software engineering patterns to create robust, scalable systems.You will evaluate emerging technologies, lead research and proof-of-concept initiatives, and manage product lifecycles and financial forecasting. Your responsibilities include conducting code and design reviews, testing, and debugging, while ensuring compliance with architectural best practices.You will facilitate functional design discussions, participate in implementation activities, and provide technical oversight, helping resolve complex issues. Additionally, you will lead disaster recovery efforts and embed security and data quality protocols throughout the data lifecycle.

Please note that responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

About you: 

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of software development experience such as Java , Kotlin , Micronaut , Python , Nodejs.
• Writes and organizes code using multiple computer languages, including distributed programming and understand different frameworks and paradigm.
• Has good understanding and experimented  on latest GenAI technologies with respect to Prompt Engineering, Models ,OpenAi APIs , Tools and  LLM frameworks such as Langchain , Llamaindex.
• Working knowledge on package-specific configuration and deployment along with ability to build custom solutions
• Designs new testing methods and resolves routine and non-routine technical issues with minimal assistance
• Builds strong commitment within the team to support the appropriate team priorities
• Delivers high-performance, scalable, repeatable, and secure deliverables with broad impact (high throughput and low latency)
• Demonstrates strong domain-specific knowledge regarding Target’s technology capabilities, and key competitors’ products and differentiating features
• Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education

Useful Links- 

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

• https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits
• https://india.target.com/life-at-target/diversity-and-inclusion