Senior Platform Engineer

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, partnering with the world’s most ambitious retailers and brands to put the customer at the heart of every decision. We combine deep insight, advanced technology, and close collaboration to help our clients grow, innovate, and deliver measurable value for their customers. 

dunnhumby employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Unilever and Metro.

As a Senior Engineer in infrastructure and operations, this role is pivotal in designing and maintaining resilient cloud systems. The focus is on architecting scalable solutions, streamlining deployment processes, and enforcing security best practices. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and mentorship within the team, strive to deliver high-quality solutions while staying updated on evolving technologies. The goal is to contribute to the organization's success by driving innovation, reliability, and efficiency in our cloud estate. 

Key accountabilities  

• Lead the design and architecture of highly available and scalable cloud production systems on GCP and Azure. 
• Develop roadmaps and solutions for infrastructure solutions, ensuring an optimal user experience. 
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure and services using programming languages such as Python or GoLang. 
• Utilize scripting languages like Bash, PowerShell, etc. for automation and infrastructure tasks. 
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure consistency and efficiency. 
• Continuously improve IaC practices to enhance deployment and management processes. 
• Utilize Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of microservices. 
• Implement deployment methods such as GitOps, ArgoCD, etc., for efficient and reliable releases. 
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate Infrastructure delivery processes. 
• Focus on continuous testing and integration to maintain product quality and reliability. 
• Implement and adhere to cloud security best practices to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of systems. 
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of security policies and frameworks. 
• Implement monitoring solutions and Golden Signals for proactive system monitoring.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

What We Expect from you

• 6+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure or software engineering
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Proficiency in at least two programming languages, preferably Python and GoLang
• Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Cloud native and open-source monitoring and visualization tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile development environment, while producing quality code
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards learning and adaptation
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, etc.
• Experience with deployment methods like GitOps and ArgoCD

What you can expect from us

We won’t just meet your expectations. We’ll defy them. So you’ll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you’d expect from a leading technology company. But also, a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect.  Plus, thoughtful perks, like flexible working hours and your birthday off.

You’ll also benefit from an investment in cutting-edge technology that reflects our global ambition. But with a nimble, small-business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.

And we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion. We live it every day – with thriving networks including dh Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof.  We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you. 

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby, we value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work.

We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruiter, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

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