Principal Solution Designer - Enterprise Data Strategy at Target

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States

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$163,000 – $294,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Strategic problem-solving ability to connect architecture to execution, bridging data strategy, technical design, and business enablement
Expertise in designing technical solutions for a modern, cloud-native, AI-enabled data ecosystem
Experience translating enterprise vision into practical architectures and solution designs that deliver measurable business outcomes
Knowledge of data platform components including ingestion, storage, processing, analytics, and AI/ML activation layers
Ability to embed architectural patterns for real-time, event-driven, and AI-augmented solutions
Partnership skills with architects, engineering leaders, data scientists, product teams, and governance teams

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end solution design for the modern, cloud-native data platform, ensuring alignment with enterprise architectural principles and technology direction—balancing speed, scalability, and cost efficiency
Translate the enterprise data strategy and architectural blueprints into actionable, scalable, and secure solution designs across ingestion, storage, processing, analytics, and AI/ML activation layers
Embed architectural patterns that support real-time, event-driven, and AI-augmented solutions
Partner with data scientists, product, and engineering teams to power real-time, predictive, and prescriptive insights
Partner with engineering teams to deliver designs with excellence, reliability, and measurable business impact
Advance Target’s data ecosystem through interoperable, reusable, and observable solutions
Drive adoption of GenAI-enabled capabilities and automation within the modern data platform
Embed governance, metadata, and lineage standards into every solution to enhance trust, compliance, and discoverability
Design for self-service analytics and consistent data experiences across business domains
Partner with governance teams to uphold enterprise standards for data quality and responsible AI
Partner with enterprise architects and senior leaders to ensure alignment with long-term strategy

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Data Strategy

Cloud-Native

Data Platform

Data Ecosystem

Data Engineering

Architecture Design

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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