Target

SrEngineer

Bangalore, India FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Sr Engineer at Target. Skills: Application architecture, Software engineering patterns, Programming, Problem solving. Apply and maintain knowledge of technologies. Evaluate new technologies”

What You'll Achieve.

Build robust and scalable systems; Develop the product; Influence implementation; Ensure successful implementation; Meet architectural requirements; Meet operational requirements; Meet best practices

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Good problem solving skills; Help team in triaging operational issues; Eliminate repeat occurrences; Resolve routine and non-routine technical issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4 year degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years of software development experience, Demonstrates domain-specific knowledge regarding Target’s technology capabilities, and key competitors’ products and differentiating features, 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, Demonstrates proficiency in core development platforms within own domain, 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), Maintains technical knowledge within areas of expertise, Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education

Nice to Have

Knowledge of current and emerging technologies within specialized area(s) of the technology domain, Viability within Target’s technical environment, maintainability, and cost of ownership, Research and proof-of-concept activities for new technologies, Data quality protocols throughout data acquisition, processing, storage, and operational use

What You'll Do.

Apply and maintain knowledge of technologies

Evaluate new technologies

Initiate and execute research

Lead and conduct code review

Lead functional design

Participate in construction

Provide technical oversight

Lead disaster recovery activities

Embed data quality protocols

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Influence fellow engineers by proposing software designs; Provide feedback on software designs; Provide feedback on implementation; Build commitment within the team; Support team priorities; Communicate Agile concepts to partners; Understand impact of own work on team

Communication Scope

Clearly communicates Agile concepts to partners

Process & Methodology

Manage total product, Financials and forecasting, Lifecycle management

Full Job Description

**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. [Learn more about Target here](https://corporate.target.com/about). As a Senior Engineer, you serve as a specialist in the engineering team that supports the product. You help develop and gain insight in the application architecture. You can distill an abstract architecture into concrete design and influence the implementation. You show expertize in applying the appropriate software engineering patterns to build robust and scalable systems. You are an expert in programming and apply your skills in developing the product. You have the skills to design and implement the architecture on your own, but choose to influence your fellow engineers by proposing software designs, providing feedback on software designs and/or implementation. You show good problem solving skills and can help the team in triaging operational issues. You leverage your expertise in eliminating repeat occurrences. Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals. As a Sr. Engineer, you’ll take the lead as you… Use your technology acumen to apply and maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies within specialized area(s) of the technology domain. Evaluate new technologies and participate in decision-making, accounting for several factors such as viability within Target’s technical environment, maintainability, and cost of ownership. Initiate and execute research and proof-of-concept activities for new technologies. Manage total product, financials and forecasting. Lead the design, lifecycle management, and total cost of ownership of services. Lead and conduct code review, design review, testing, and debugging activities at the application level. Lead functional design and architecture discussions with understanding of process flows and system diagrams to enable design decisions. Particip

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