Lead Engineer

dunnhumby
London
2 months ago
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dunnhumbyis 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.

dunnhumbyemploys 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Engineer who will work on developing and optimizing a cutting-edge measurement platform for retail media. In this pivotal role, you will be required to work closely with the team and develop scalable API systems and real-time data processing solutions, driving technological advancements in our retail media ecosystem. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into actionable strategies, mentor talented engineers, and shape our technical roadmap. Your expertise in API development, distributed systems, and real-time data processing will be crucial in guiding our engineering efforts to deliver high-performance, secure, and reliable services that leverage state-of-the-art technologies for processing and delivering multimedia content in real-time. Your strong technical acumen and strategic thinking will be essential in fostering a culture of innovation and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products that meet our business objectives in the fast-paced retail media landscape.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise to a team of engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining a high-performance measurement platform for retail media.
  • Develop scalable APIs and real-time data processing solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment in Java.
  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends in retail media and Java.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, including designing and managing real-time processing platforms.
  • Strong expertise in Java and related technologies.
  • Proven experience in developing scalable APIs and real-time data processing systems.
  • Strong background in Apache Kafka and distributed systems.
  • Proven experience in applying domain-driven design to drive architecture and microservices domains.
  • Solid understanding of cloud platforms, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in retail media or adtech industry.
  • Familiarity with big data technologies and stream processing frameworks like Apache Beam, Flink.
  • Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

What you can expect from us

We won’t just meet your expectations. We’ll defy them. You’ll enjoy the comprehensive rewards package you’d expect from a leading technology company, along with a degree of personal flexibility you might not expect. Thoughtful perks include flexible working hours and your birthday off.

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

We don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion; we live it every day. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at their 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 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.

Global Diversity and Inclusion Questions

At dunnhumby, we utilize ourdiversity of thought as our competitive edge. We are proud of our diversity and committed to making dunnhumby an even more inclusive place to work that we can be proud of.

Our diversity and inclusion work is designed tocultivate a culture of belonging, where every dunnhumbian feels safe to bring their whole self to work, where everyone is welcome, and we practice what we preach.

We have a full D&I strategy to implement this long-term behavior change; in addition, we have five employee-led network groups to support colleagues in the areas of gender, sexual orientation, multiculturalism, mental health and wellbeing, and family.

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