Engineering Manager- Backend(Adtech/Media)

dunnhumby; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Birthday off

Investment in cutting-edge technology

Job summary

dunnhumby is seeking an Engineering Manager in Gurgaon, India. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of software engineers, oversee the design and delivery of high-quality software solutions, and implement best practices in coding and DevOps. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of software development experience and strong technical expertise in C#, .NET Core, and Java. Enjoy a flexible working culture and comprehensive rewards package, including modern technology investments and thoughtful perks.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong technical expertise in C#, .NET Core, Java and related frameworks.
• Deep understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, system design and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering growth and development.
• Collaborate to define technical roadmaps and oversee software solutions.
• Implement and enforce best practices in coding and DevOps.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

Java

Microservices architecture

DevOps tools

Cloud platforms (GCP/Azure)

Distributed systems

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

NewRelic

SonarQube

Job description

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, partnering with the world’s 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 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Unilever and Metro.

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

Role Overview

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-quality software solutions. You will be responsible for leading a team, mentoring engineers, contributing to system architecture, and ensuring adherence to engineering best practices. Your technical expertise, leadership skills, and ability to drive results will be key to the success of our products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering growth and development.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to define technical roadmaps.
• Oversee the design, development, and delivery of .NET Core based solutions using microservices based architecture.
• Implement and enforce best practices in coding, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable feedback.
• Maintain a balance between delivery timelines and technical excellence.
• Ensure adherence to compliance, security, and quality standards.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve developer productivity and enhance engineering processes.
• Coach, train, and encourage junior teammates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development, including 3+ years in leadership roles
• Strong technical expertise in C#, .NET Core, Java and related frameworks
• Deep understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, system design and engineering best practices
• Deep knowledge of relational databases (SQL, PostgreSQL); knowledge of BigQuery, Redis and ElasticSearch is a plus
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, event-driven architecture (RabbitMQ, Google Pub/Sub) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with DevOps tools (GitLab, CI/CD) and practices
• Proven experience with cloud platforms such as GCP (preferred) or Azure
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, multi-tenant services, cloud-native applications and Unix/Linux environments
• Knowledge of testing pyramid approach with relevant tools at each level
• Knowledge of code quality and secure code scan tools like SonarQube, Checkmarx, ESLint, Resharper and Trivy
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team
• Hands‑on experience with observability tools like NewRelic
• Knowledge of AdTech or retail domain is a plus

What you can expect from us

We won’t just meet your expectations. We’ll defy them. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive rewards package you’d expect from a leading technology company, alongside thoughtful perks such as flexible working hours and your birthday off.

You’ll also benefit from an investment in cutting‑edge technology, while experiencing a nimble, small‑business feel that gives you the freedom to play, experiment and learn.

Our approach to Flexible Working

At dunnhumby, we value and respect differences and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment that lets you 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 let us know.