Lead Engineer- Frontend

About Us: As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.
 

Target Tech Overview: Every time a guest enters a Target store or browses Target.com, they experience the impact of Target’s investments in technology and innovation. We’re the technologists behind one of the most loved retail brands, delivering joy to millions of our guests, team members, and communities.
 

Our global in-house technology team of more than 5,000 of engineers, data scientists, architects, coaches and product managers strive to make Target the most convenient, safe and joyful place to shop. We use agile practices and leverage open-source software to adapt and build best-in-class technology for our team members and guests—and we do so with a focus on diversity and inclusion, experimentation and continuous learning.

Pyramid Overview: Our Product Engineering teams fuel Target’s business with cutting-edge technology to deliver incredible experiences and value for guests and team members. Using a responsive architecture platform, we build and deploy industry-leading technology enabling Target to operate efficiently, securely, and reliably from the inside out. We work across Target, developing comprehensive product strategies, leveraging enterprise and guest feedback to set the standard for best in retail.

About You:

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of experience in technology development or services, including deep expertise in frontend development, with a focus on React.js and associated libraries and frameworks.

• Deep understanding of frontend architecture patterns, UI/UX best practices, and performance optimization techniques.

• Must have Observability tools exposure 

• Expertise in modern web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive web design principles.

• Must have exposure to Micro Frontend architecture .

• Solid experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux) and frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel).

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Drive the technical roadmap for the frontend stack, making strategic decisions to enhance performance, maintainability, and scalability.

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies, tools, and trends, and evaluate their potential application within the organization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges and optimize development processes.

• Must have strong stake holder management skills

• Actively participate in architectural discussions, providing valuable insights and advocating for best practices.

• Lead by example, demonstrating a strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Know More About Us Here:

• Life at Target- https://india.target.com/

• Benefits- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/workplace/benefits

• Follow us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/target/

• Target Tech- https://tech.target.com/