Sr Java Engineer - Experimentation Platform (REMOTE or HQ)

Location: 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55403-2542JOIN US AS A SR ENGINEER - DIGITAL CONTENT DELIVERY / SAPPHIRE As a Senior Engineer, you serve as a specialist in the engineering team that supports the product. You help develop and gain insight in the application architecture. You can distill an abstract architecture into concrete design and influence the implementation. You show expertise in applying the appropriate software engineering patterns to build robust and scalable systems. You are an expert in programming and apply your skills in developing the product. You have the skills to design and implement the architecture on your own but choose to influence your fellow engineers by proposing software designs, providing feedback on software designs and/or implementation. You show good problem-solving skills and can help the team in triaging operational issues. You leverage your expertise in eliminating repeat occurrences. About the opportunity:We are seeking an engineer who can jump in and contribute to Target''s data science experimentation and measurement platform.If you are a software engineer with a passion for software architecture, cutting-edge technologies, building scalable, performant systems, and solving challenging problems, then this opportunity is for you! Expectations:Work as a member of a product team which builds features that impact the bottom line for TargetContribute to our Ratpack, Java and Spring Boot applicationsContinuously work to improve self and team through pair programming and pull request reviewsImplement design patterns to enhance our highly scalable and performant applicationsContribute to the design of our full system architectureEngage in continuous improvement projects within the team and mentor other engineersCultivate an inclusive and rich engineering cultureResponsible for quality and stability of delivered workAdvance unit and functional testing efforts to certify the team''s work is goodContribute to engineering efforts from inception to delivery About you:BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant work experience5+ years of software development experienceProficient with one or more programming languages like Java, Kotlin, etc.Demonstrated Computer Science foundational knowledge including competencies working with design patterns, data structures and algorithmsExperience building scalable APIsExperience load testing and performance tuningSkilled in automated testing and proficient with at least one testing framework: Spock, JUnitExperience working with a source versioning tool, such as GitStrong working knowledge of frameworks like Spring Boot, Micronaut, Ratpack, etc.Knowledgeable of message streaming platforms like KafkaKnowledgeable microservice design patternsFamiliarity and/or experience with build tools Maven and GradleExposure to containerization like Docker and KubernetesExposure to DevOps processes and culture using Drone, Jenkins, Git, etc.Experience working as a member of an Agile software development teamStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills This position may be considered for a Full-Time Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target''s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Full-Time Remote work arrangement means the team member works?full-time from home or?an alternate?location that''s not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times yr. Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada residents is $82,000 to $147,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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-###-#### for additional information. Apply tot his job