Technology Leadership Program

About the Role

The Technology Leadership Program (TLP) is designed to accelerate the development of best-in-class leadership and technology skills. Participants may rotate through Target Tech teams, experiencing a variety of offerings. This is an entry-level position starting in August 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced Engineers, receiving hands-on technical and leadership training.
• Use technology acumen to provide input for the evaluation of new technologies.
• Contribute to the design, lifecycle management, and total cost of ownership of services.
• Conduct research and proof-of-concept initiatives for new technologies.
• Assist with code and design reviews.
• Write, organize, and maintain code based on designs.
• Deliver high-performance, scalable, repeatable, and secure deliverables with guidance.
• Participate in structured construction, automation, debugging, and implementation activities.
• Ensure architectural and operational requirements and best practices are met.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and activities.
• Participate in functional integration and regression testing.
• Ability to automate test scripts.
• Resolve frequently encountered technical issues with minimal assistance.
• Monitor systems capacity with minimal assistance.
• Search and understand metadata about various data sources and metrics.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in at least one programming language.
• Familiarity with current and emerging technologies within the scope of responsibility.
• Understanding of concepts of distributed programming.
• Working knowledge of transaction codes/master data used within a specific domain.
• Ability to build custom solutions in the package.
• Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree with strong academic performance, or equivalent experience.
• Problem solver capable of tackling complex technical challenges.
• Ability to develop skills in applying technologies.
• Ability to continuously build upon domain-specific knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaboration with a team.
• Relevant work or internship experience is highly preferred.
• Open to relocation to Minneapolis.

Compensation

The pay range is $73,200.00 - $131,700.00. Pay is based on factors including labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

Target offers eligible team members comprehensive health benefits and programs, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. More information is available at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.