Lead Engineer- UI

Posted:
8/22/2024, 12:41:29 AM

Location(s):
Karnataka, India ⋅ Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
UI/UX & Design

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.

Tech Overview:

Every time a guest enters a Target store or browses Target.com, they experience the impact of Target’s investments in technology and innovation. We’re the technologists behind one of the most loved retail brands, delivering joy to millions of our guests, team members, and communities.

Join our global in-house technology team of more than 4,000 of engineers, data scientists, architects, coaches and product managers striving to make Target the most convenient, safe and joyful place to shop. We use agile practices and leverage open-source software to adapt and build best-in-class technology for our team members and guests—and we do so with a focus on diversity and inclusion, experimentation and continuous learning.

Pyramid Overview:

Target.com and Mobile translates the in-store experience our guests love to the digital environment. Our Mobile Engineers develop native apps like Cartwheel and Target’s flagship app, which are high-impact and high-visibility assets that are game-changers for literally millions of guests. Here, you’ll get to explore emerging retail and mobile technologies, playing a key role in revolutionary product launches with tech giants like Apple and Google. You’ll be a visionary for the future of Target’s app ecosystem. You’ll have the advantage of Target’s unmatched brand recognition and special marketplace foothold—making us the partner of choice for innovative technologies like indoor mapping, iBeacons and Apple Pay. You’ll help Target evolve by using the latest open source tools and technologies and staying true to strong agile practices. You’ll lend your passion for engineering technologies that fix problems and meet needs guests didn’t even know they had. You’ll work on autonomous teams and incorporate the newest technical practices. You’ll have the chance to perform by writing rock-solid code that stands up to our massive scale. Plus, and perhaps best of all, you’ll have the right balance of self-rule and accountability for how technical products perform.

About You:

  • 4-year degree or equivalent experience. Continuing education to maintain thorough knowledge of technical domains along with staying current in latest technologies.

  • 6+ years of experience in technology development or services, including deep expertise in frontend development, with a focus on React.js and associated libraries and frameworks.

  • Deep understanding of frontend architecture patterns, UI/UX best practices, and performance optimization techniques.

  • Expertise in modern web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive web design principles.

  • Solid experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux) and frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

  • Drive the technical roadmap for the frontend stack, making strategic decisions to enhance performance, maintainability, and scalability.

  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies, tools, and trends, and evaluate their potential application within the organization.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges and optimize development processes.

  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

  • Actively participate in architectural discussions, providing valuable insights and advocating for best practices.

  • Lead by example, demonstrating a strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous learning.

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