Lead Engineer- dotnet

dunnhumby; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Birthday off

Job summary

A leading customer data science firm in Gurgaon is looking for a Lead Engineer with .NET expertise. You will be responsible for designing and delivering high-quality .NET Core solutions within a microservices architecture. Expect to lead technical teams, improve developer productivity, and collaborate with product managers. A strong background in C#, RESTful APIs, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes is required. This role offers flexible working options and various perks that reflect a commitment to employee welfare.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on .NET environments.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Expertise in designing distributed systems using microservices and event-driven architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver .NET Core solutions within microservices architecture.
• Implement best practices in coding, CI/CD, and DevOps.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable feedback.
• Improve developer productivity and coach junior team members.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to define technical roadmaps.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

RESTful APIs

microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Cloud platforms

Agile methodologies

DevOps tools

Elasticsearch

RabbitMQ

Google Pub/Sub

Kafka

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Postgres

BigQuery

Xunit

NUnit

Cypress

SonarQube

Checkmarx

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.

Retail Media is transforming how advertisers connect with consumers through personalized and targeted campaigns across retailers' digital and physical touchpoints. Retail Media Measurement plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness of these campaigns, driving value for advertisers, retailers, and consumers alike.

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

Lead Engineer with .NET Expertise

We are seeking a talented Lead Engineer with .NET expertise to lead development of a product that helps Retailers transform their Retail Media business in a way that helps them achieve maximum ad revenue and enable massive scale.

As a Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high‑quality software solutions.

You will be responsible for 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.

What will you be doing?

You will design and deliver .NET Core solutions within microservices architecture, ensuring adherence to compliance, security, and quality standards. Implement best practices in coding, CI/CD, and DevOps while balancing delivery timelines with technical excellence. Conduct regular performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and drive innovation through continuous improvement and process enhancements. Focus on improving developer productivity and coaching junior team members to achieve their full potential. You will collaborate with product managers and architects to define technical roadmaps.

What would you need to be successful in the role?

• Experience 9+ years
• Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Possess strong technical expertise in C#, .NET Core and experience building RESTful APIs with a deep understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, system design, and engineering best practices.
• Strong experience designing distributed systems using microservices and event‑driven architecture
• Familiar with microservices and event‑driven architecture using tools like RabbitMQ, Google Pub/Sub and Kafka, as well as containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Docker and Kubernetes (K8s)
  • Cloud platforms (GCP / Azure / AWS)
  • Relational databases (Postgres preferred) and analytical databases (BigQuery preferred)
  • Testing Framework (Xunit / NUnit / Cypress)
• Experienced in using DevOps tools like GitLab CI/CD and leveraging cloud platforms, particularly GCP or Azure, for scalable solutions.
• Additional knowledge of Redis, and Elasticsearch is an advantage
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud‑native applications, and Unix/Linux environments, alongside expertise in testing strategies, code quality, and secure coding tools like SonarQube and Checkmarx.
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git
• Adept at utilizing observability tools like New Relic to monitor systems, with solid knowledge of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively motivate teams.
• Familiarity with the AdTech or Retail domain is an added advantage
• Work experience preferably in a product company

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, 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.

Global Diversity and Inclusion

At dunnhumby, we utilize our diversity 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 to cultivate 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 behaviour 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.