Lead Engineer
Core
Lead Engineer responsible for building and maintaining Kafka/Streaming platform capabilities, designing infrastructure solutions, and ensuring platform operational health for Target's India operations.
Role type
Senior IC Platform Engineer (Kafka/Streaming)
Builds
Kafka/Streaming platform infrastructure, automation solutions, and self-provisioning capabilities
Domain
Retail technology, Cloud infrastructure, Event streaming
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Java, Kotlin, Kafka, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, Troubleshooting, System Design, Security/Compliance, Automation, Cloud Platforms
Preferred skills
Golang, Kubernetes, Zookeeper, Microservices, Open Source contributions, Mentoring
Technologies
Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, Golang, GCP, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Vela, Grafana, Kibana, ELK, ReactJS, Angular, PostgreSQL
Responsibilities
Write and deploy code to enhance the Kafka platform, Design infrastructure solutions for automation and resiliency, Troubleshoot and resolve platform operational issues, Install and maintain Kafka components (Control Center, ZooKeeper, Brokers), Partner with teams to improve services throughout the SDLC
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities