Sr Engineer - Target India

About Target: As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up. Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful

Overview about Target in India: At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

About Target Tech: Every time a guest enters a Target store or browses Target.com, they experience the impact of Target’s investments in technology and innovation. We’re the technologists behind one of the most loved retail brands, delivering joy to millions of our guests, team members, and communities.

About Team: Our mission is two-fold: we protect the hundreds of thousands of Target endpoints (such as user laptops, in store devices, distribution center technology, servers and containers) from cyber threats while balancing the stability and functionality needs of Target’s technology environment. To do this, we use a combination of vendor tools, in-house developed utilities and strong organizational partnerships to achieve shared goals.

The Endpoint Security team is looking for a motivated Senior Engineer to join us in developing the tools that keep Target’s endpoints secure. As a member of this high performing team, you’ll use DevOps delivery methods, GenAI, and software development to improve the security of our endpoints. Our team is focused on innovation, fast problem-solving and a culture of inclusion.

As a Senior Engineer on Target’s Endpoint Security team, you will:

• Develop and enhance applications used to keep our endpoints secure

• Use Java, Springboot, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL to build robust, well- tested, and scalable systems

• Use GenAI to improve the efficiency of design, architecture, software development, and day to day tasks

• Efficiently design and implement software with AI code agents and assistants

• Lead the implementation of industry standard software applications

• Support and maintain products to secure hundreds of thousands of endpoints

• Research and improve upon industry best practices

• Work closely with partner teams

• Mentor engineers and improve engineering practices

Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

• BS Degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of software development experience
• Hands-on experience in one of the following programing languages/frameworks: Java, Springboot, Kotlin
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases

• Leads as an AI Developer persona – using GenAI to build AI agents and enhance products

• Designs new testing methods and resolves routine and non-routine technical issues with minimal assistance
• Collaborative mindset centered on team goals

• Builds strong commitment within the team to support the appropriate team priorities

• Clearly communicates value delivery to leadership

• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and sense of ownership
• Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interest or background in security helpful, but not a requirement