Sr Backend Engineer- Roundel

The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About us:

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.

Roundel is Target’s entry into the media business with an impact of $1B+; an advertising sell-side business built on the principles of first party (people based) data, brand safe content environments and proof that our marketing programs drive business results for our clients. We are here to drive business growth for our clients and redefine “value” in the industry by solving core industry challenges vs. copy current industry methods of operation. Roundel is a key growth initiative for Target and lead the industry to a better way of operating within the media marketplace. Target Tech is on a mission to offer the systems, tools and support that our clients, guests and team members need and deserve. 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.

About this team:

Our team within Roundel partners with cross-functional teams to define the technology strategy for Ad Tech platforms, including DSP, SSP, and Ad Servers, to enable self-service advertising solutions. We are driving a multi-year transformation to build scalable services that empower clients to create and manage the full lifecycle of ad campaigns. By focusing on developing advanced ad tech capabilities, we enable paid sponsored search listings for brands on Target.com and flagship apps. Join us in shaping the future of digital advertising at Target.

As a Senior Engineer at Target, you'll drive architectural innovation and technical excellence by leveraging deep expertise in software engineering patterns and system design. Your role encompasses architecting scalable solutions, mentoring team members, and making strategic technology decisions that align with business objectives. You'll lead code reviews, system design discussions, and implementation efforts while ensuring robust, maintainable solutions. Beyond development, you'll proactively identify and resolve complex technical challenges, contribute to disaster recovery planning, and establish data quality standards across the technology stack. Your expertise will help shape the future of Target's technical landscape through thoughtful evaluation of emerging technologies and proof-of-concept initiatives.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:
• 4-year degree or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in core development platforms within own domain
• Builds strong commitment within the team to support the appropriate team priorities
• Clearly communicates Agile concepts to partners within product team
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of the impact of own work on the team and/or guests
• Writes and organizes code using multiple computer languages, including distributed programming and understand different frameworks and paradigm
• Delivers high-performance, scalable, repeatable, and secure deliverables with broad impact (high throughput and low latency)
• Influences and applies data standards, policies, and procedures
• Maintains technical knowledge within areas of expertise
• Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education

Technical Skillset:

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