Senior Engineer – Enterprise Cart and Checkout

Target; Brooklyn Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

Target is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive design and lifecycle of services in a Hybrid/Flex environment at the MN location. You will lead architectural discussions, oversee code reviews, and contribute to high‑throughput, scalable systems using Java/Kotlin, Micronaut, and Kafka.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a 4-year degree or equivalent, and strong collaboration across teams. Benefits include health, 401(k) and paid time off, with on‑site and remote work options as

Qualifications

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software development including Java or Kotlin.
• Proficiency with distributed programming and multiple languages.
• Ability to design scalable, high‑throughput systems.
• Experience in code review and architectural discussions.
• Strong teamwork and ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, lifecycle management and total cost of ownership of services.
• Lead and conduct code review, design review, testing, and debugging activities at the application level.
• Lead disaster recovery planning and contribute to DR strategies.
• Embed data quality protocols across data acquisition, processing and storage.

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Distributed programming

Code review

Architecture discussions

Performance engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Micronaut

Ratpack

PostgreSQL

Cassandra

Kafka

Job description

The pay range is $98,000.00 - $176,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About Us

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

About This Team

Enterprise Cart & Checkout is a distributed platform that powers the guest experience across all shopping channels like Target.com, our 1900+ strong stores, Shipt and Google Express. These services are highly critical and have direct impact to guest experience, target's revenue and brand.

Technologies

Language: Kotlin, groovy, jvm based language
Frameworks: Micronaut, Ratpack
Database: Postgres, Cassandra
Event based: Kafka
Architecture Patterns: micro services, multi-tenant

Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals. As a Sr. Engineer, you’ll take the lead as you…
Use your technology acumen to apply and maintain knowledge of current and emerging technologies within specialized area(s) of the technology domain. Evaluate new technologies and participate in decision‑making, accounting for several factors such as viability within Target’s technical environment, maintainability, and cost of ownership. Initiate and execute research and proof‑of‑concept activities for new technologies. Manage total product, financials and forecasting. Lead the design, lifecycle management, and total cost of ownership of services. Lead and conduct code review, design review, testing, and debugging activities at the application level. Lead functional design and architecture discussions with understanding of process flows and system diagrams to enable design decisions. Participate in routine and non‑routine construction, automation, and implementation activities, ensuring successful implementation with architectural and operational requirements and best practices met. Provide technical oversight and coach others to resolve complex and severe technical issues. Lead disaster recovery activities and contribute to disaster recovery planning. Embed data quality protocols throughout data acquisition, processing, storage, and operational use.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience


• 5+ years of software development experience, including experience working with Java or Kotlin


• 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)


• Designs new testing methods and resolves routine and non‑routine technical issues with minimal assistance


• Demonstrates strong proficiency in core development platforms within own domain


• Builds strong commitment within the team to support the appropriate team priorities


• Demonstrates a solid understanding of the impact of own work on the team and/or guests


• Influences and applies data standards, policies, and procedures


• Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self‑directed education

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non‑accommodation‑related requests, such as application follow‑ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.