Senior Platform Engineer

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science partnering with the worlds 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 2500 experts in offices throughout Europe Asia Africa and the Americas working for transformative iconic brands such as Tesco Coca-Cola Nestlé Unileverand Metro.

As a SeniorEngineer 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 organizations 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 improveIaCpractices to enhance deployment and management processes.
• Utilize Docker Helm and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of microservices.
• Implement deployment methods such asGitOpsArgoCD 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 wont just meet your expectations. Well defy them. So youll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package youd 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.

Youll 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 dont 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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