Sr Engineer- Backend
Target
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Practise the Sr Engineer- Backend at Target interview free →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. 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 different voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. Overview about TII At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different 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. Our global in-house technology team of more than 5,000 of engineers, data scientists, architects, coaches and product managers strive to make Target the most convenient, safe and joyful place to shop. We use agile practices and leverage open-source software to adapt and build best-in-class technology for our team members and guests—and we do so with a focus on diversity and inclusion, experimentation and continuous learning. Pyramid Overview: Our Product Engineering teams fuel Target’s business with cutting-edge technology to deliver incredible experiences and value for guests and team members. Using a responsive architecture platform, we build and deploy industry-leading technology enabling Target to operate efficiently, securely, and reliably from the inside out. We work across Target, developing comprehensive product strategies, leveraging enterprise and guest feedback to set the standard for best in retail. Position Overview: 4+ years of experience in software design & development with 3+ years of experience in building scalable backend applications using Java Demonstrates broad and deep expertise in Java/Kotlin and frameworks. Designs, develops, and approves end-to-end functionality of a product line, platform, or infrastructure. Communicates and coordinates with project team, partners, and stakeholders. Demonstrates expertise in analysis and optimization of systems capacity, performance, and operational health. Maintains deep technical knowledge within areas of expertise. Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education. Experience integrating with third party and opensource frameworks. About You: 4 year degree or equivalent experience Experience: 4 -7 years Programming experience with Java - Springboot & Kotlin - micronaut Strong problem-solving skills with a good understanding of data structures and algorithms. Must have exposure to non-relational databases like MongoDB. Must have exposure to distributed systems and microservice architecture. Good to Have exposure to Data Pipeline, ML Ops, Spark, Python Demonstrates a solid understanding of the impact of own work on the team and/or guests 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) Influences and applies data standards, policies, and procedures Maintains technical knowledge within areas of expertise Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education. Know More About Us Here: Life at Target- https://india.target.com/ Benefits- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/target/ Target Tech- https://tech.target.com/ Target in india Belonging
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