Lead Engineer

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, empowering businesses everywhere to compete and thrive in the modern data-driven economy. We always put the Customer First.

 

Our mission: to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail – one of the world’s most competitive markets, with a deluge of multi-dimensional data – dunnhumby today enables businesses all over the world, across industries, to be Customer First.

 

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, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro.

We’re looking for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer who expects more from their career. It’s a chance to extend and improve dunnhumby’s Global Infrastructure team. It’s an opportunity to work with a market-leading business to explore new opportunities for us and influence global retailers.

Joining our team, you’ll work with world class and passionate people to own and shape the direction of a significant area of value, whilst operating across multiple domains, defining contexts & boundaries and articulate why behaviour should live in a given context.    

What you’ll be working on

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure and services using Terraform and using programming languages such as Python and Go-Lang Primary
• Utilize Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of microservices.
• 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.
• 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.
• Implement deployment methods such as Git-Ops, 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

• 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)
• 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 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. For an informal and confidential chat please contact stephanie.winson@dunnhumby.com to discuss how we can meet your needs. 

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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