Lead Engineer - Managed Kubernetes

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 Team Overview Managed Kubernetes is part of Target Infrastructure Services, providing the foundational container platform for deploying and operating applications across Target data centers and public cloud environments. The platform enables engineering teams to build and operate scalable, reliable services without having to manage the complexity of the underlying Kubernetes infrastructure. Through API- and UI-driven automation, teams can provision, upgrade, and manage Kubernetes clusters at scale across on-premises and cloud environments. The platform also provides curated capabilities for security, observability, compliance, and resiliency. By providing a consistent Kubernetes experience across Target data centers and public cloud, Managed Kubernetes reduces operational complexity, improves reliability, and accelerates application and platform development across Target. Position Overview We are looking for a Lead Engineer – Kubernetes Platform with extensive platform engineering experience in designing, building, automating, and operating cloud-native platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and platform automation, with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, security, and operational excellence. This role will provide technical leadership in evolving our Kubernetes platform across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.  Required Skills  Strong software development experience in Go (Golang).  Extensive hands-on experience designing, administering, and operating Kubernetes platforms, including cluster provisioning, configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting, and production operations.  Strong experience running Kubernetes on public cloud platforms.