Full-Time

Senior Engineer

Fullstack

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

No salary listed

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
LLM
Kotlin
Python
Distributed Systems
React.js
Apache Kafka
Java
RDBMS
GraphQL
RAG
Go
Elasticsearch
Redis
Observability
REST APIs
DevOps
Spring

Get referred to Target

See people who can refer or advise you

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is required.
  • At least 5 years of software engineering experience building enterprise applications is required.
  • Strong experience with Java or Kotlin, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and modern frontend frameworks, preferably React, is required.
  • Experience building scalable backend services, APIs, and distributed systems is required.
  • Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases is required.
  • Experience participating in system design, code reviews, and production support is required.
  • The ability to work collaboratively across teams is required.
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop scalable full-stack applications and backend services.
  • Build APIs and enterprise integrations.
  • Contribute to system design and platform modernization.
  • Deliver secure, reliable, and observable software.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business solutions.
  • Support production systems and improve reliability and performance.
  • Mentor peers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
  • Contribute to GenAI-enabled solutions and innovation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Kafka, GraphQL, Golang, Redis, Elasticsearch, or cloud-native technologies.
  • Experience with observability, continuous integration and continuous delivery, or DevSecOps practices.
  • Exposure to GenAI, Python, large language model integrations, AI agents, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation.
  • Experience working in Risk and Compliance, LegalTech, Governance, or other regulated enterprise domains.

Target is a large retailer that sells clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries through about 2,000 stores and an online platform, and it also carries its own branded products. It works by stocking broad assortments and offering convenient shopping options, including same-day services, supported by owned brands and a strong online presence; customers can shop in stores or online and use the Target Circle loyalty program with flexible memberships. Its differentiators include the Design For All philosophy—high-quality, well-designed products at affordable prices—a wide lineup of owned brands, and a focus on rewards and convenience through its loyalty program and services, plus a commitment to sustainability via Target Forward. Target’s goal is to provide a convenient, relevant, and enjoyable shopping experience while pursuing a sustainable, community-minded business that gives back to neighborhoods.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

Get referred to Target

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • March 3, 2026 plan targets $5 billion remodels and 30 new stores.
  • June 24, 2026 back-to-school launches used LoveShackFancy, Hollister, Owala, and Poppi.
  • January 7, 2026 wellness expansion added 30% more items and premium exclusives.

What critics are saying

  • March 2026 marked Target's fourth straight quarter of declining comparable sales.
  • March 26, 2026 AFT boycott and anti-ICE backlash hit brand trust.
  • Amazon and Walmart keep outgunning Target on price, assortment, and digital convenience.

What makes Target unique

  • Target pairs style-led merchandising with mass-market pricing and convenience.
  • March 2026 investor day expanded owned brands, trend-tracking technology, and faster assortments.
  • Target runs 1,980 stores plus same-day pickup and delivery infrastructure.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%