Full-Time

Sr Engineer

Workday

Posted on 9/6/2025

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$95k - $171k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid: on-site in Brooklyn Park, MN and remote; duties cannot be performed outside the U.S.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
SCRUM
REST APIs
Requirements
  • 4 year degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience with the following Workday technologies: Studio, Advanced Reporting, EIB, Business Process Configuration
  • Strong experience with XML and XSLT
  • Experience with Web Services and REST APIs
Responsibilities
  • Serve as an expert in the scrum team that supports the product.
  • Help develop and gain insight in the application architecture.
  • Distill an abstract architecture into concrete design and influence the implementation.
  • Apply appropriate software engineering patterns to build robust and scalable systems.
  • Be an expert in programming and apply your skills in developing the product.
  • Design and implement the architecture on your own, but influence your fellow engineers by proposing software designs, providing feedback on software designs and/or implementation.
  • Show good problem-solving skills and can help the team in triaging operational issues.
  • Leverage expertise in eliminating repeat occurrences.
  • Prototype, design, build, and support features in Workday.
  • Leverage state-of-the-art technologies outside of Workday to drive business value and efficiency.
  • This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Java
  • Experience in building highly scalable distributed systems
  • Strong problem-solving and thought partnership skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working with test-driven development and software test automation
  • Experience with Workday Extend
  • Extensive experience working in an agile environment
  • Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning

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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