Full-Time
Lead Data Engineer
Posted on 5/9/2026
Target
10,001+ employees
Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries
No salary listed
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In Person
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- 10+ years of experience, with 7+ years in data engineering, software development, or distributed systems.
- Architect and build scalable, high-performance data pipelines and distributed data processing solutions using Hadoop, Spark, Scala/Java, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
- Design and implement real-time and batch data processing solutions, ensuring data is efficiently processed and made available for analytical and operational use.
- Develop APIs and data services to expose low-latency, high-throughput data for downstream applications, enabling real-time decision-making.
- Optimize and enhance data models, workflows, and processing frameworks to improve performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
- Drive data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
- Collaborate with data scientists, product teams, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data-driven solutions.
- Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of data services and solutions.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and drive adoption of best practices in big data engineering, cloud computing, and API development.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices in data engineering and API design.
- Experience with Customer Data Platforms (CDP) or customer-centric data processing is a strong plus.
- Strong programming skills in Python (in addition to Scala/Java) are a plus.
- Experience with API development for serving real-time and batch data using REST, GraphQL, or gRPC is desirable.
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
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