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Target

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Senior Engineer - Workday

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026
$98k - $176k
Mid
Bachelor's
Minneapolis, MN, USA
HybridHybrid work at Target HQ in Minnesota; duties must be performed within the country of the primary work location.
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A four-year degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
  • At least three years of hands-on Workday development experience building, extending, integrating, and supporting technical solutions on the Workday platform, including experience with multiple Workday development or integration capabilities such as Workday Studio, Core Connectors, EIB, or Workday Web Services, and exposure to modern Workday platform capabilities such as Workday Extend or Workday Orchestrate.
  • Strong experience with XML, XSLT, JSON, and REST APIs.
Responsibilities
  • Develop insight into application architecture and translate abstract architecture into concrete designs that influence implementation.
  • Apply appropriate software engineering patterns to build robust and scalable systems.
  • Design and implement architecture and develop the product.
  • Propose software designs and provide feedback on software designs and implementation to influence fellow engineers.
  • Help the team triage operational issues and eliminate repeat occurrences.
  • Prototype, design, build, and support features in Workday as part of a scrum team.
  • Leverage technologies outside of Workday to drive business value and efficiency.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Java.
  • Experience building highly scalable distributed systems.
  • Experience with test-driven development and software test automation.
  • Extensive experience working in an agile environment.
  • Human resources business domain knowledge.

About the company

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

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 sales rose 5.3%, with comparable sales up 3.8%.
  • Target opened 24 stores by August 2026, adding scale and jobs.
  • Digital comps grew 8.7%, driven by more than 25% same-day delivery growth.

What critics are saying

  • Michael Fiddelke’s October 2026 turnaround depends on 1,800 corporate layoffs.
  • Leadership churn since February 2026 risks execution across merchandising and operations.
  • Walmart and Amazon will squeeze Roundel, traffic, and margins through 2027.

What makes Target unique

  • Target combines nearly 2,000 stores with same-day delivery and strong digital traffic.
  • Roundel, Target Circle 360, and Target Plus create high-margin non-merchandise revenue.
  • Owned brands and design-led assortments keep Target distinct from Walmart and Amazon.

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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

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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