Merch Lead Engineer - ( Backend ) at Target

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Over 7+ years of experience in software design and development
  • 5+ years focused on building scalable backend applications

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable architecture with the best choice of tech, responsible for all services/functionalities that the team develops while ensuring quality of the team's code and/or infrastructure standards
  • Hands-on development, often taking on the more complicated tasks; ensure solution is production ready, deployable, scalable, and resilient
  • Planning and delivering of work in the team in addition to their own work; promote a learning culture through mentoring and coaching
  • Ensure product observability is in place for reliability; foster a culture of observability across teams and help use operational data to improve stability and performance of domains
  • Drive monitoring work on the team based on the organization's monitoring philosophy; be aware of operational data for the team’s domain and use it to drive changes for stability and performance improvements
  • Ensure the security of the product and foster a security first mindset across teams; highly skilled in applying and implementing security concepts such as identifying vulnerabilities, detecting malicious behavior, and analyzing network or host artifacts
  • Articulate a technical strategy, value of technology, and impact to the business
  • Provide guidance and cultivate solutions for the most complex problems across teams
  • Encourage team to adopt a growth mindset; educate team about how competitors and technology companies evolve their technologies
  • Guide the team in anticipation of future use cases and help make design decisions that minimize the cost of future changes; evaluate options, define pros and cons, and identify the best option

Skills

Backend
Engineering Leadership
Agile
Open Source

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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