Sr Data Engineer - Machine Learning (Remote or HQ)

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Big Data Technology, Apache Kafka, Spark Core, Scala Programming, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hive, MapReduce, Apache Pig, HBase

Job Description

Target’s Data Science and Engineering team is a global, hyper-growing, collaborative team building enterprise data products while utilizing the latest Big Data development tools/tech at the grandest scale. Data Engineers work closely with our Data Scientists to create valuable insights using voluminous data collected from internal and external systems. Business decision-making and initiatives are empowered with these insights to achieve Target’s strategic goals while providing world-class shopping experiences!

About this Opportunity:

As a Sr. Data Engineer in Target’s Data Engineering team you’ll take the lead as you:

Designing and Implementation:

• Ownership of all technical aspects of software development for assigned application
• Utilize the data structure and algorithms to make the system more efficient
• Support ongoing refactoring of code, utilize visualization and other techniques to fast-track concepts and deliver continuous improvement
• Analyze, monitor and optimize for performance
• Write code and unit tests, work on API specs, automation and testing
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation

Scope of Work:

• Will gain new knowledge from upcoming research and applying it to design and development
• Develop deep understanding of tie-ins with other systems/platforms within the domains
• Share the gained knowledge with other team members through interactive sessions
• Identify opportunities to adopt innovative technologies
• Works with Technical Product Owners and Principal Data Engineers to prioritize features for ongoing sprints and managing the list of technical requirements based on new known issues
• Provide continuous support for design, development and application availability

Requirements:

• BS degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, other quantitative field related to data sciences and data mining or relevant work experience
• 2+ years of experience in developing software applications including: analysis, design, coding, testing, deploying and supporting of applications
• Proficient in at least one programming language - Java, Scala, Python, C/C++
• Good understanding of Data structures and Designing of Algorithms
• Good understanding of basic Mathematical concepts and ability to grasp complex Mathematics
• Good understanding of SQL with experience in data modeling
• Understand application/software development and design in an Agile environment
• Inquisitive on Big Data technology; current on new ideas and tools
• Collaborative personality - able to engage in interactive discussions with the rest of the team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with the Hadoop ecosystem (Map Reduce, Kafka, Pig, Hive, HBase, Cassandra, YARN) and Spark, Scala
• Extensive experience with DevOps tools and culture using Jenkins, Drone and Kubernetes
• Awareness of new and emerging Big Data technologies, tools and trends