Engineer - Target India

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.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win.

Pyramid Overview:

Every time a guest enters a Target store or browses Target.com nor the app, 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.

Join our global in-house technology team of more than 5,000 of engineers, data scientists, architects and product managers striving 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.

Team Overview: Infrastructure + Operations

Target Infrastructure & Operations is the digital root system of Target Technology Services. Our power lies in both anchoring Target business operations and fueling its competitive edge for continued growth. Here, you’ll be essential to our mission to deliver world-class products and services. You will help us differentiate through customer-centricity, reliability and unmatched seamlessness of interaction. On our team, you’ll foster our culture of collaboration and celebrating achievements. Your work will result in the successful integration of guests, team members and Target HQ to leverage the collective strength of the Target team and the technology and supplier ecosystem. You’ll be able to directly connect your work to the value our guests expect and deserve, and the infrastructure your teammates and partners rely on. You’ll answer the call for flexibility, availability and responsiveness by empowering our developers with the right tools to make life easier for team members at headquarters, stores and distribution centers.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for End-to-End Life Cycle of IT Assets i.e., from acquisition through final disposition
• Installation and maintenance of server/network hardware in partnership with engineering teams
• Provide on-call/onsite support during critical incidents
• Partner with vendors on server/network hardware repair and part replacements
• Responsible to support Video conference hardware
• Responsible for shipping laptops and other IT equipment to Team Member’s residence
• Responsible to support large Virtual or in-person events
• Partner with legal, compliance and external counsels on matters related to IT compliance
• Responsible for printers and printing services
• Manage IT Infrastructure Buildouts in real estate expansions
• Effectively coordinate, collaborate and participate in project related meeting with partner teams
• Adhere to and advocate for Target’s Information Security Policies and Best Practices
• Drive continuous improvement with the development of new standards, best practices, and process improvements

About You

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent experience
• 4-6 years relevant experience
• Excellent understanding of Cisco switches and routers, firewalls, load balancers etc
• Good knowledge of Server hardware
• In-depth knowledge on asset management tools and practices
• Proven troubleshooting ability with Apple and Windows operating systems
• Experience on video conferencing equipment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Should be able to independently collaborate with partner teams and manage stakeholders effectively
• Strong problem solving capabilities and analytical skills
• Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education
• Able to adapt in a rapidly changing environment; a fast learner, self-starter and highly passionate and motivated individual
• Ability to multi-task
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Positive attitude

Useful Links-

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

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

Culture- https://india.target.com/life-at-target/diversity-and-inclusion