The Technology Leadership Program was invaluable in jumpstarting my career in technology. I had the opportunity to rapidly expand my network, deepen my understanding of how Target tech functions as an organization, and develop a unique variety of skills at an accelerated rate.
Technology Leadership Program
The Technology Leadership Program (TLP) is designed to fast-track your development of top-tier leadership and technology skills.
Fast-Track Your Career
During team rotations, you’ll work alongside experienced Engineers while receiving technical and leadership training and exploring the diverse opportunities Target Tech has to offer. Use your skills, experience and talents to contribute to groundbreaking projects and visionary goals.
Core program features
- Technical mentorship
- Leader and alumni sponsors
- Ongoing learning opportunities
- Alumni network
- Exposure to various areas within Target Tech
Role & Responsibilities
As an Engineer in the Technology Leadership Program, your specific responsibilities will vary depending on your team assignment and business needs. Generally, you may:
Evaluate New Technologies: Provide input on assessing and integrating new technologies relevant to your team’s projects.
Design and Development: Contribute to the design, lifecycle management, and total cost of ownership of services. Assist with code and design reviews, and write, organize and maintain code based on designs.
Research and Innovation: Participate in research and proof-of-concept initiatives for new technologies helping to drive innovation within your team.
High-Performance Deliverables: Deliver high-performance, scalable, repeatable, and secure solutions with guidance from senior engineers.
Automation and Debugging: Engage in structured construction, automation, debugging and implementation activities, ensuring best practices are met.
Disaster Recovery: Participate in disaster recovery planning and activities to ensure system resilience.
Testing and Integration: Conduct functional integration and regression testing and automate test scripts to ensure quality and efficiency.
Technical Issue Resolution: Resolve technical issues and monitor system capacity with minimal assistance.
Data Management: Understand and utilize metadata about various data sources and metrics to support your team’s objectives.
About you
- Four-year degree with strong academic performance, or equivalent experience
- Problem solver who can tackle complex technical challenges
- Proficient in at least one programming language
Familiar with current and emerging technologies within your scope of responsibility
Continuously build upon domain-specific knowledge
Understand the concepts of distributed programming and apply them to your domain
Possess working knowledge of transaction codes/master data used within your specific domain and participate in building custom solutions
Stay current with new and evolving technologies through formal training and self-directed education
Enjoy collaborating with a team and possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Relevant work or internship experience is highly preferred
Open to relocation to Minneapolis, MN
TLP testimonials
Our team consistently hosts an Engineer or two from the Technology Leadership... programs. The team works hard to give the participants a solid full-stack development experience and we are always WOWED by what we get in return. The TLPs... always bring a fresh and new perspective and contribute back value add features to our product.
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