Sr Engineer- Backend

Target Target · Retail · Bangalore, India

This role is for a Senior Engineer - Backend at Target, focusing on building scalable backend applications using Java/Kotlin. The position requires experience in distributed systems, microservices, and non-relational databases like MongoDB. While not directly AI-related, it mentions exposure to Data Pipeline, ML Ops, Spark, and Python as 'good to have'.

What you'd actually do

  1. Designs, develops, and approves end-to-end functionality of a product line, platform, or infrastructure.
  2. Communicates and coordinates with project team, partners, and stakeholders.
  3. Demonstrates expertise in analysis and optimization of systems capacity, performance, and operational health.
  4. Maintains deep technical knowledge within areas of expertise.
  5. Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education.

Skills

Required

  • Java
  • Kotlin
  • Springboot
  • Micronaut
  • MongoDB
  • Distributed systems
  • Microservice architecture
  • Data structures
  • Algorithms

Nice to have

  • Data Pipeline
  • ML Ops
  • Spark
  • Python

What the JD emphasized

  • 4+ years of experience in software design & development with 3+ years of experience in building scalable backend applications using Java
  • Must have exposure to non-relational databases like MongoDB.
  • Must have exposure to distributed systems and microservice architecture.