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.

Dunnhumby helps retailers and brands deliver better experiences through Customer First strategies.

We are seeking a talented Lead Engineers who will design and deliver high-quality software solutions, contribute to system architecture, and uphold engineering excellence. Your technical expertise, leadership skills, and ability to drive results will be key to the success of our products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust .NET Core solutions within a microservices architecture, adhering to compliance, security, and quality standards.
• Implement best practices for coding, CI/CD, and DevOps, ensuring a balance between delivery timelines and technical excellence.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and drive innovation through continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, enhancing their skills and productivity.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to define technical roadmaps and solutions.

Qualifications & Skills

Technical Expertise

• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET Core, and associated frameworks.
• In-depth understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and system architecture.
• Expertise with relational databases like SQL and PostgreSQL. Additional knowledge of BigQuery, Redis, and Elasticsearch is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with microservices and event-driven architectures using tools like RabbitMQ and Google Pub/Sub.
• Proficient in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

Cloud & DevOps

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably GCP or Azure) for scalable, cloud-native applications.
• Skilled in DevOps tools such as GitLab CI/CD for streamlined development pipelines.

Software Development Practices

• Solid grasp of distributed systems, testing strategies, and secure coding practices using tools like SonarQube and Checkmarx.
• Experience with observability tools like New Relic for monitoring and performance optimization.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Leadership & Domain Knowledge

• Proven ability to lead teams, motivate engineers, and foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Familiarity with AdTech or Retail domains is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in a product company is highly desirable.

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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