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JOIN US AS A PRINCIPAL DATA ENGINEER - BIG DATA PLATFORMS

Similar Industry Titles and Key Words: Solutions Architect/Engineer, Principal Data Platform Engineer

About This Opportunity

Target's Big Data team is looking for experienced, passionate and talented engineers to innovate in the rapidly growing area of big data and integrate the latest in big data technology into a massively scaled distributed environment.

The Principal Data Engineer is responsible for the development architecture and implementation, enhancements and troubleshooting for Big Data Platforms (Hadoop, Druid, Elastic Search, etc.). You'll be architecting our core data infrastructure and pipelines using technologies and tools tailored for massive data sets including Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Druid, Elastic and other open source big data technologies. Also responsible for analyzing, designing, programing, debugging and modifying software enhancements and/or new products used in distributed, large scale analytics solutions.

Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals. As a Principal Data Engineer, you'll take the lead as you...

• Manage in the definition of software architecture to ensure that the online organization's software solutions are built within a consistent framework
• Manage in the decision-making process related to the selection of software architecture solutions
• Design and develop architectures to handle web-scale data and its organization Provide consultation and lead implementation of ideas on complex programs
• Review approves specifications to ensure consistency in approach and use
• Serve as a technical and business-savvy resource to software engineering personnel on a range of software design issues
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other Engineers on the team

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in developing software applications including: analysis, design, coding, testing, deploying and supporting of applications
• MS degree or PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Statistics or area of study related to data sciences and data mining
• Experience in software development of large-scale distributed systems including proven track record of delivering backend systems that participate in a complex ecosystem
• Deep understanding of data related technologies and Open Source frameworks
• Proficient in application/software architecture (Definition, Business Process Modeling, etc.)
• Collaborative personality, able to engage in interactive discussions with the rest of the team
• Inquisitive on Big Data technology; current on new ideas and tools

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 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

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