Lead Engineer - Modernization Team

Target

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Salary: $132,000–$238,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Target Corporation is a large-format general merchandise and grocery retailer offering a wide assortment of everyday essentials, apparel, home goods, and electronics through stores and online. Industry: General Merchandise Retail

Target currently has 49 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Engineer - Modernization Team

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As a Lead Engineer on Target’s Technology Modernization team, you will serve as the technical anchor for a product-focused engineering team, responsible for designing and implementing application architectures that meet both functional and non-functional requirements. You will drive architectural changes to enhance feature development and service quality while leveraging cutting-edge Generative AI platforms and advanced prompt engineering techniques. Key responsibilities include evaluating new technologies, setting testing strategies, and establishing standards for high-performance, scalable solutions. The role demands proficiency in Java and Python, hands-on experience with modern LLM ecosystems like OpenAI and Anthropic, and expertise in PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, and object storage systems. You will also need to stay current with emerging GenAI patterns and frameworks such as LangGraph and LangChain, while demonstrating strong stakeholder communication skills and the ability to lead through influence across teams.

Skills

Python Java PostgreSQL Elasticsearch S3 OpenAI Anthropic LangChain Context Engineering RAG Agentic AI CI/CD Kubernetes Terraform AWS Google GenAI

What you'll do

Lead the design and lifecycle management of services to ensure high performance and scalability.
Evaluate emerging technologies for viability within Target’s technical environment, considering maintainability and cost.
Develop data models and influence data standards, policies, and procedures in complex projects.
Establish new testing and automation standards to monitor and maintain IT components effectively.
Provide thought leadership to promote re-use and develop consistent, scalable patterns across the team.
Lead complex construction and implementation activities, ensuring architectural and operational requirements are met.
Stay current with Target’s technical capabilities and infrastructure through continuous learning and training.

What we're looking for

7+ years of software development experience including full cycle implementation
Proficiency in Java and Python, hands-on experience with modern LLM ecosystems
Strong knowledge of emerging GenAI patterns, frameworks, and use-cases
Broad and deep expertise in multiple computer languages and open-source frameworks
Experience designing scalable, reliable systems with performance and cost awareness
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across teams and partners
Stays current with new technologies through formal training and self-directed education