About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn't happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target's global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company's global strategy and operations.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win

Cloud and Compute overview:

Product Teams at Target Corporation are cross-functional and accountable for the delivery of business outcomes enabled through technology that are easy to use, easily maintained, and highly reliable. As a member of the Cloud Platform team, you will advocate for the developer experience on the Target Application Platform (TAP), which delivers "cloud without complexity." Your role will focus on streamlining the path to production for application developers, minimizing friction as they deploy to a single store or to all environments across our hybrid cloud. You'll collaborate with expert engineers proficient in building, deploying, and managing container-based workloads on Kubernetes and its open-source ecosystem. Your efforts will enhance the platform by enabling features that simplify development, allowing users to focus on what matters most.

Team Overview:

The Vessel team manages the application deployments to Target stores and distribution centres. As a member of the Vessel team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the application deployment platform that serves the entire Target edge locations. We are committed to delivering a reliable, scalable, and secure platform that enables Target to provide exceptional service to our guests. Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference in the retail industry.

Our platform will include tools for managing the Linux-based OS at edge locations, Kubernetes for container orchestration, and remote maintenance using automation tools like Ansible, along with monitoring through Prometheus. By streamlining these processes, we aim to reduce manual effort and achieve significant cost savings for the organization. Join us in developing a dynamic, efficient platform that enhances the deployment experience across all touchpoints.

Position Overview:

As a Engineer, you are a vital specialist in the engineering team supporting our product. You translate architectural concepts into concrete designs and influence their implementation, applying software engineering patterns to create robust, scalable systems. You will evaluate emerging technologies, lead research and proof-of-concept initiatives, and manage product lifecycles and financial forecasting. Your responsibilities include conducting code and design reviews, testing, and debugging, while ensuring compliance with architectural best practices. You will facilitate functional design discussions, participate in implementation activities, and provide technical oversight, helping resolve complex issues. Additionally, you will lead disaster recovery and continuous testing efforts throughout the lifecycle of a product.

Please note that responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

Education Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus. Experience: 2+ years of experience in software development.

Technical Qualification:

• 4 years degree or equivalent industry experience
• Good at Golang programming language
• Experience in production support and operational management
• Understanding of algorithms, App development, data structures
• Understanding of deploying and supporting an application on cloud-based infrastructure
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ready to learn attitude and an ability to learn quickly

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker)
• Knowledge of at least one - Shell Scripting, Ansible, Python, Java, Groovy] will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of Infrastructure concepts(web-based protocols and security, load balancing, high availability) and related technologies will be an added advantage.
• Automated testing Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.

Useful Links:

Life at Target- https://india.target.com/

Benefits- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits

Culture- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/diversity-and-inclusion