Lead Engineer - Java

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Sector: Data Science
Role: Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 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.

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.

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

• 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 but open to work on dotnet framework
• 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
• Experience in developing cloud-native applications
• 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

• 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)

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.

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