Target Brands, Inc.
Location
Park County, MT | United States
Job description
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
About the Team
Redsky is a high-impact team within Target, responsible for building and maintaining the core technology infrastructure that powers Target's digital experience. We are seeking a seasoned and skilled Backend Lead Engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our growing team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend systems.
Responsibilities:
• Strategically lead and mentor a team of Backend Engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.
• Architect, design, and develop highly scalable, secure, and performant backend systems using Kotlin, Micronaut, and GraphQL.
• Drive architectural decisions and establish best practices for code quality, security, and overall system architecture.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, frontend) to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Champion best practices and methodologies for software development including Agile, Scrum, and CI/CD.
• lead system design discussions and contribute to high-level architectural decisions with a forward-thinking perspective.
• Coach and mentor team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance to help them develop their skills and expertise.
• Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in backend development and proactively identify opportunities for improvement and implementation.
Requirements:
• 8+ years of proven experience as a Backend Engineer with a solid track record of success.
• In-depth understanding of distributed systems, cloud technologies, and object-oriented programming principles.
• Extensive expertise in Kotlin, Micronaut, and GraphQL with a proven ability to design and develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Nice-to-haves:
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes/GKE.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with monitoring and logging systems.
• Experience with data modelling and databases.
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