Role Specific Information
Job Description
About the Role
The Kohl’s Fraud and Privacy Team is responsible for the technology backing fraud detection and mitigation, and privacy compliance at kohls. We focus on building tools to detect and mitigate bad actors who are attempting to misuse kohls accounts for fraudulent reasons (Account takeover, Credit Card Testing, Rewards abuse and theft). The privacy team focuses on compliance with state regulations (DSAR, CPRA/CCPA), and confirming that customers pii is protected, and managed in accordance with both state regulations, and kohls internal policy.
What You’ll Do
- You will be expected to work with other engineers to identify gaps in protection, and add new features and fix bugs in our existing fraud platform..
- Assist with the development of high-quality, robust, observable, and measurable applications using a user-centric approach.
- Contribute across the stack (but primarily on the back end), developing business logic with Java/Spring Boot on the backend and building intuitive user interfaces with React on the frontend.
- Participate in the entire Agile application lifecycle in collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers.
- Leverage critical thinking, experimentation, data, and industry best practices to implement desired business outcomes.
- Facilitate team ceremonies and actively give and receive feedback that is empathetic, actionable, and specific.
- Interact with vendors to help understand integration gaps, and
What Skills You Have
Required Skills: Java
Preferred
- Springboot, Redis, Data analysis (big query), Kafka, Cloud engineering (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD, Git, SWIFT, Kotlin/Android development
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner
Skills Required
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Redis
- BigQuery data analysis
- Kafka
- Cloud engineering with Docker and Kubernetes
- CI/CD
- Git
- SWIFT
- Kotlin and Android development
- Ability to work collaboratively and participate in Agile application development
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and monitor activities across business units
- Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner
Kohl's Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kohl's and has not been reviewed or approved by Kohl's.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) plan is a standout, offering a dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 5% with contributions available from day one. Eligibility and vesting mechanics are presented as straightforward for eligible roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes 12–14 weeks for birthing parents and 6 weeks for other eligible parents. Feedback suggests this is a meaningful family‑support element within the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — The package includes a 15% everyday associate discount that can rise to 35% on select days, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and low‑ or no‑cost wellness centers in eligible locations. Feedback suggests these everyday perks add tangible value alongside core benefits.
Kohl's Insights
What We Do
Kohl’s is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states Kohl's business is built on a solid foundation of more than 65 million customers, an unmatched brand portfolio, industry-leading loyalty and Kohl's Card programs, a convenient and accessible nationwide store footprint, and large digital business on Kohls.com and the Kohl's mobile app. Our Vision: - The retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle - Destination for active and casual lifestyle as well as beauty for the entire family — from the most trusted brands, always delivering quality and discovery - Leading with loyalty and value through best-in-class rewards programs - Differentiated omnichannel experience — easy and inviting, no matter how our customer wants to shop
