Full-Time

Engineer – Enterprise Promotions Planning

Posted on 9/5/2025

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$73.2k - $131.7k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement; on-site at Target Minnesota location with remote options as needed.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Kotlin
Apache Kafka
TypeScript
Elasticsearch
MongoDB
Spring
Requirements
  • 4 year degree or equivalent experience
  • 1+ years of software development experience
  • Demonstrates familiarity with current and emerging technologies in own scope of responsibility, and develops ability to apply these technologies
  • Understands concepts of package solutions and package specific programming language with knowledge of development objects
  • Demonstrates and continuously builds upon domain-specific knowledge
  • Demonstrates proficiency in at least one computer language (Kotlin, typescript)
  • Understands the concepts of distributed programming and applies it to their domain . Is aware of and leverages frameworks/ tools such as Spring, Kafka, Elasticsearch and MongoDB
  • Knowledge of the different data structures in your chosen programming language and how to apply them.
  • Maintains technical knowledge within areas of expertise
Responsibilities
  • Develop keen insight into the technical architecture and design to deliver robust and scalable software components
  • Actively review code to ensure software quality and functional accuracy across the team
  • Learn design and architecture of the product and participate in ceremonies that can influence both
  • Use your technology acumen to provide input to assist with evaluation of new technologies and contribute to the design, lifecycle management, and total cost of ownership of services
  • Contribute to research and proof-of-concept initiatives for new technologies and assist with code review and design review, writes, organizes and maintains code based on designs
  • With guidance, delivers high-performance, scalable, repeatable, and secure deliverables
  • Participate in structured construction, automation, debugging, and implementation activities, ensuring architectural and operational requirements and best practices are met
  • Participate in disaster recovery planning and disaster recovery activities and participate in functional integration and regression testing and ability to automate test scripts
  • Resolve frequently encountered technical issues and monitors systems capacity with minimal assistance
  • Search and understand metadata about various data sources and metrics
  • Adhere to change and incident management standards and expectations

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Owned brands command premium margins, offsetting grocery commoditization from Walmart competition.
  • 66 supply chain facilities and 27 sourcing offices enable rapid inventory optimization.
  • Urban store density positions Target for same-day fulfillment against Amazon Prime.

What critics are saying

  • Q1 2025 merchandise sales dropped 3.1%; company expects low-single-digit annual decline.[1]
  • Operating income fell 18.9% as boycotts from left-leaning customer base intensify.[3]
  • Tariffs negatively impact earnings; inventory glut risks repeat 2023 markdown crisis.[4]

What makes Target unique

  • 45+ exclusive brands and 1,978 stores within 10 miles of 75% of U.S. population.
  • Design For All philosophy creates high-quality affordable products competitors cannot replicate.
  • Target Circle loyalty program drives engagement across three membership tiers with personalized benefits.

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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

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