Principal Engineer
GleanSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
$128,000 – $231,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Deep and broad engineering skills capable of standing up an architecture independently
- Ability to act as a "force multiplier" influencing a wider team
- Technology acumen to apply and maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies in specialized areas
- Experience evaluating new technologies, considering viability, maintainability, and cost of ownership within Target’s environment
- Skills in initiating and executing research and proof-of-concept activities for new technologies
- Expertise in leading or setting strategy for testing and debugging at platform or enterprise level
- Ability to serve as an expert resource in complex situations to create and improve standards and best practices for high-performance, scalable, repeatable, and secure deliverables
- Experience in design, lifecycle management, and total cost of ownership of services
- Thought leadership to promote re-use and develop consistent, scalable patterns
- Participation in planning services with enterprise impact
- Ability to provide suggestions for routine and moderately complex technical problems and escalate issues when needed
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical anchor for the engineering team supporting the Ivy promotions platform
- Create, own, and be responsible for the application architecture serving functional and non-functional needs
- Identify and drive architectural changes to accelerate feature development or improve quality of service
- Lead the design, lifecycle management, and total cost of ownership of services
- Provide thought leadership to the team to promote re-use and develop consistent, scalable patterns
- Participate in planning services that have enterprise impact
- Use technology acumen to apply and maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies
- Evaluate new technologies and participate in decision-making
- Initiate and execute research and proof-of-concept activities for new technologies
- Lead or set strategy for testing and debugging at the platform or enterprise level
- In complex situations, create and improve standards and best practices for high-performance, scalable, repeatable, and secure deliverables
- Provide suggestions for handling routine and moderately complex technical problems, escalating issues when necessary
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the pay range for the Lead Engineer position?
The pay range is $128,000.00 - $231,000.00, based on several factors including labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.
What benefits does Target offer to eligible team members?
Target offers comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key responsibilities and skills for the Lead Engineer role?
The role involves serving as the technical anchor for the engineering team supporting the Ivy promotions platform, creating and owning application architecture, driving architectural changes, and acting as a force multiplier with deep and broad engineering skills.
What is the company culture like at Target Technology Services?
Target Technology Services features high-performing teams that balance independence with collaboration, priding themselves on being versatile, agile, and creative while driving industry-leading technologies.
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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