Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Target Corporation India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Target Corporation India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Engineer to design and implement scalable backend systems. You will distill complex architectures into concrete designs, influence team solutions, and drive high-performance software across our product lines.

Expect collaboration with partners and a focus on reliability and operational health. The role requires 5+ years in software design and development, strong Java/Kotlin expertise, and experience with microservices, MongoDB, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software design & development.
• 3+ years building scalable backend applications using Java.
• Experience with Java/Kotlin and frameworks: Spring Boot and Micronaut.
• Exposure to non-relational databases like MongoDB and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of data pipelines, ML Ops, Spark, and Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and approve end-to-end functionality of a product line, platform, or infrastructure.
• Collaborate with project team, partners, and stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.
• Mentor engineers, influence designs, and triage operational issues for reliability.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

Micronaut

Distributed Systems

Microservices

MongoDB

Data Pipelines

ML Ops

Spark

Python

Education

4 year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Senior Engineer

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

Position Overview:

As a Senior Engineer, you serve as a specialist in the engineering team that supports the product. You help develop and gain insight in the application architecture. You can distill an abstract architecture into concrete design and influence the implementation. You show expertize in applying the appropriate software engineering patterns to build robust and scalable systems. You are an expert in programming and apply your skills in developing the product. You have the skills to design and implement the architecture on your own, but choose to influence your fellow engineers by proposing software designs, providing feedback on software designs and/or implementation. You show good problem solving skills and can help the team in triaging operational issues. You leverage your expertise in eliminating repeat occurrences. 5+ years of experience in software design & development with 3+ years of experience in building scalable backend applications using Java Demonstrates broad and deep expertise in Java/Kotlin and frameworks. Designs, develops, and approves end-to-end functionality of a product line, platform, or infrastructure. Communicates and coordinates with project team, partners, and stakeholders. Demonstrates expertise in analysis and optimization of systems capacity, performance, and operational health. Maintains deep technical knowledge within areas of expertise. Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education. Experience integrating with third party and opensource frameworks.

About You:

4 year degree or equivalent experience Experience: 5 -7 years Programming experience with Java - Springboot & Kotlin - micronaut Strong problem-solving skills with a good understanding of data structures and algorithms. Must have exposure to non-relational databases like MongoDB. Must have exposure to distributed systems and microservice architecture. Good to Have exposure to Data Pipeline, ML Ops, Spark, Python Demonstrates a solid understanding of the impact of own work on the team and/or guests Writes and organizes code using multiple computer languages, including distributed programming and understand different frameworks and paradigm Delivers high-performance, scalable, repeatable, and secure deliverables with broad impact (high throughput and low latency) Influences and applies data standards, policies, and procedures Maintains technical knowledge within areas of expertise Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education.

Know More About Us Here:

Life at Target- https://india.target.com/ Benefits- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/target/ Target Tech- https://tech.target.com/ Target in india Belonging Experience Level Senior Level