Engineer - Target India-8

Target · Bengaluru East

  • Experience2–4 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted29 Sept 2026
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About Target

Target is hiring in Bengaluru East in ecommerce retail. This role looks for around 2+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Python
  • Java
  • Kotlin
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • APIs
  • microservices
  • data structures
  • system design
  • distributed systems
  • CI/CD
  • version control
  • testing

The role

A backend developer at an ecommerce retail company builds backend services and microservices using distributed systems, and develops APIs for scalable products. The work also applies GenAI and data pipelines to production systems while supporting reliable software delivery.

Full job description

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. That purpose drives everything we build—especially our technology. Our teams create scalable, reliable systems that power meaningful guest and team member experiences.

About The Role

As an Engineer, you’ll build the technology behind our products—focusing on scalable backend systems, modern engineering practices, and emerging AI capabilities.

You’ll work closely with your team to design, build, and improve services, while balancing speed, quality, and reliability. You’ll also contribute to code quality, system design, and day-to-day operations with a strong sense of ownership.

What You’ll Do

Build and improve backend services and microservicesWork on distributed systems and data pipelinesDesign and develop APIs; contribute to full-stack integrations when neededWrite clean, maintainable, and production-ready codeMonitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and handle production supportParticipate in code reviews and design discussions to improve qualityExplore and help evolve the GenAI/ML capabilities in applications

Basic Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience2–4 years of relevant software engineering experience

Must-Have (Core Skills)

Strong programming skills in one language (Python, Java, Kotlin, or JavaScript/TypeScript)Solid understanding of:APIs and microservicesData structures and problem-solvingBasic system design and distributed systems conceptsExperience with modern development practices (CI/CD, version control, testing)Ability to independently own and deliver features end-to-endWillingness to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced environment

Good-to-Have (Differentiators)

Experience with distributed data systems (Kafka, Spark, etc.)Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, or infrastructure-as-code toolsExperience with SQL or NoSQL databasesExposure to frontend technologies (React, TypeScript, etc.)Experience working on production systems at scale

AI / ML Exposure (a Strong Plus)

Working with LLM APIs, prompt engineeringUnderstanding of RAG, embeddings, or vector databasesFamiliarity with ML tools (MLflow, Airflow, etc.)Exposure to agent-based frameworks (LangChain, AutoGen, etc.)