Platform Lead Engineer

2 weeks ago

gurugram, India dunnhumby Full time

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 are searching for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Platform Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining our cloud-based platform using Azure and/or GCP with a focus on the .NET stack. You will be responsible for leading the implementation of key technologies like APIs, Service Mesh, Kubernetes, API Gateways, and Backstage, ensuring high performance, scalability, security, and observability.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of platform services using the .NET stack on Azure or GCP. Champion API design principles (RESTful APIs, GraphQL), architecting and implementing secure and scalable APIs for the platform. Implement and manage a Service Mesh solution to facilitate secure and resilient service communication. Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters, ensuring efficient resource utilization and container orchestration. Design and configure an API Gateway to manage API access and security. Implement Backstage or similar tool to provide developers with self-service tools and streamlined workflows. Oversee platform security, implementing robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) practices. Design and implement a comprehensive observability strategy, including monitoring, tracing, and alerting for all platform components. Lead and mentor junior engineers within the platform team, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in cloud platforms (.NET, Azure/GCP, Kubernetes, Service Mesh, Observability tools).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (Masters degree a plus). 9+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on cloud platforms (Azure or GCP). Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying platform services using the .NET stack. In-depth knowledge of API design principles and best practices. Experience with Service Mesh architectures (e.g., Istio). Solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts and container orchestration. Experience with API Gateways (e.g., Azure API Management, Google Cloud API Gateway). Familiarity with platform tooling like Backstage/Terraform. Experience with security best practices, including IAM and authorization mechanisms. Strong understanding of observability tools and techniques (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger, NewRelic etc). Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers. Passion for building robust, scalable, and secure platforms.

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 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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