Principal Software Engineer
Genesis TherapeuticsSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries
Requirements
- 4 year degree or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of software development experience with at least one full cycle implementation
- Demonstrates strong domain-specific knowledge regarding Target’s technology capabilities, and key competitors’ products and differentiating features
- Demonstrates broad and deep expertise in multiple computer languages and frameworks (e.g., open source)
- Designs, develops, and approves end-to-end functionality of a product line
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical anchor for the engineering team that supports a product
- Create, own and are responsible for the application architecture that best serves the product in its functional and non-functional needs
- Identify and drive architectural changes to accelerate feature development or improve the quality of service (or both)
- Use 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 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
- Lead or set strategy for testing and debugging at the platform or enterprise level
- In complex and unstructured situations, serve as an expert resource to create and improve standards and best practices to ensure high-performance, scalable, repeatable, and secure deliverables
- Lead the design, lifecycle management, and total cost of ownership of services
- Provide the team with thought leadership to promote re-use and develop consistent, scalable patterns
- Participate in planning services that have enterprise impact
- Provide suggestions for handling routine and moderately complex technical problems, escalating issues when appropriate
- Gather information, data, and input from a wide variety of sources; identify additional resources when appropriate, engage with appropriate stakeholders, and conduct in-depth analysis of information
- Develop plans and schedules, estimate resource requirements, and define milestones and deliverables
- Monitor workflow and risks; play a leadership role in mitigating risks and removing obstacles
- Lead and participate in complex construction, automation, and implementation activities, ensuring successful implementation with architectural and operational requirements met
- Establish new standards and best practices to monitor, test, automate, and maintain IT components or systems
- Serve as an expert resource in disaster recovery and disaster recovery planning
- Stay current with Target’s technical capabilities, infrastructure, and technical environment
- Develop fully attributed data models, including logical, physical, and canonical
- Influence data standards, policies, and procedures
- Install, configure, and/or tune data management solutions with minimal guidance
- Monitor data management solution(s) and identify optimization opportunities
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this Lead Engineer position?
This is a full-time position.
Is this Lead Engineer role remote or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for the Lead Engineer role at Target?
The role requires deep and broad engineering skills, technology acumen in current and emerging technologies, expertise in testing and debugging at platform or enterprise level, and abilities in architecture design, lifecycle management, and thought leadership for scalable patterns.
What is the company culture like at Target for this engineering role?
Target's culture focuses on helping families discover the joy of everyday life through values, groundbreaking thinking, and visionary goals, with Lead Engineers acting as technical anchors and force multipliers for their teams.
What makes a strong candidate for the Lead Engineer position?
Strong candidates have deep engineering expertise to own application architecture, lead technical strategy in complex situations, drive best practices for scalable and secure systems, and demonstrate leadership in mitigating risks and influencing teams.
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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