About us:

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers. Target as a tech company? Absolutely. We’re the behind-the-scenes powerhouse that fuels Target’s passion and commitment to cutting-edge innovation. We anchor every facet of one of the world’s best-loved retailers with a strong technology framework that relies on the latest tools and technologies—and the brightest people—to deliver incredible value to guests online and in stores. Target Technology Services is on a mission to offer the systems, tools and support that guests and team members need and deserve. Our high-performing teams balance independence with collaboration, and we pride ourselves on being versatile, agile and creative. We drive industry-leading technologies in support of every angle of the business, and help ensure that Target operates smoothly, securely and reliably from the inside out.

You will be joining a fast-paced team that will deliver authentication solutions that span network, desktop, multi-cloud and Point of Sale (POS) registers. The team is currently working on developing access solutions that will aid Targets multi-cloud environment. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

A Glimpse of what you will be involved with:

• Apply the latest authentication standards to provide mobile, desktop or cloud solutions to eliminate passwords.

• Help the team make data-driven decisions by developing real-time analytics around authentication and use of authenticators.

• Follow Agile practices to prototype and deliver solutions to customers’ needs.

• Passion to automate. Who likes to do the same thing over-and-over again? We should be free to innovate.

  
  

  What are we looking for?

  • Ability to leverage open source frameworks and Industry standards to develop solutions.

  • Write high-quality code. We are not limited to languages but are more focused on what’s the best fit.

  • Experience in any of Java, Golang, Python is preferred.

  • Experience with Agile and Continuous Delivery practices such as CI/CD and TDD

  • Experience with Release Automation and Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Chef, Drone, Terraform, Artifactory, Git, etc.

  • Experience with cloud technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Spinnaker is a plus.

    
    

    About you:

    • BS degree in computer science or relevant experience

    • 5+ years of software development experience

    • Proficient with an programming language (e.g. Java, Golang)

    • Computer Science foundational knowledge including competencies working with design patterns, data structures and algorithms

    • Extensive experience building scalable REST APIs

    • Experience working with a source versioning tool, such as Git

    • Knowledgeable of message streaming platforms (e.g. Kafka)

    • Knowledgeable of microservice design patterns

    • Exposure to containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)

    • Exposure to DevOps tools, processes and culture (e.g. Drone, Jenkins, Git, etc.)

    • Experience working as a member of an Agile software development team

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills

    • Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills

      
      

      
      

      
      

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      Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.