Lead Data Engineer at Target

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Target Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or distributed systems
  • Expertise in big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Scala/Java, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
  • Experience with designing and developing scalable, high-performance data solutions
  • Knowledge of data architecture supporting functional and non-functional business needs, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability
  • Experience architecting and optimizing data pipelines
  • Experience with API development for serving low-latency data (strong plus)
  • Experience with Customer Data Platforms (CDP) (strong plus)

Responsibilities

  • Architect and build scalable, high-performance data pipelines and distributed data processing solutions using Hadoop, Spark, Scala/Java, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
  • Design and implement real-time and batch data processing solutions, ensuring data is efficiently processed and made available for analytical and operational use
  • Develop APIs and data services to expose low-latency, high-throughput data for downstream applications, enabling real-time decision-making
  • Optimize and enhance data models, workflows, and processing frameworks to improve performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency
  • Drive data governance, security, and compliance best practices
  • Collaborate with data scientists, product teams, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data-driven solutions
  • Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of data services and solutions
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and drive adoption of best practices in big data engineering, cloud computing, and API development
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices in data engineering and API design

Skills

Data Engineering
Scalable Data Systems
High-Performance Data Solutions
ETL
Big Data
SQL
Python
Spark

Target

Retailer offering diverse consumer goods

About Target

Target Corporation is a retail company that offers a wide range of products, including clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries, through nearly 2,000 stores and an online platform. Its "Design For All" philosophy allows it to provide high-quality, affordable products that cater to diverse customer needs. Target differentiates itself from competitors with its owned brands and the Target Circle loyalty program, which enhances customer engagement. The company's goal is to support sustainability and community initiatives by giving back 5% of its profits to local communities.

Minneapolis, MinnesotaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from online-only retailers like Amazon threatens Target's market share.
Rising labor costs due to new minimum wage laws could impact profit margins.
Supply chain vulnerabilities from geopolitical tensions may affect inventory and pricing strategies.

Differentiation

Target's 'Design For All' philosophy offers unique, high-quality products at affordable prices.
The Target Circle loyalty program enhances customer engagement and shopping experience.
Target's commitment to sustainability and community support sets it apart from competitors.

Upsides

Experiential retail and 'retailtainment' strategies can boost customer engagement and foot traffic.
Augmented reality integration offers immersive shopping experiences showcasing Target's unique designs.
Omnichannel retail strategies enhance customer experience by integrating online and offline shopping.

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