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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Engineers 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 team and develop scalable API systems and real-time data processing solutions, driving technological advancements in our retail media ecosystem. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into actionable strategies, mentor talented engineers, and shape our technical roadmap. Your expertise in API development, distributed systems, and real-time data processing will be crucial in guiding our engineering efforts to deliver high-performance, secure, and reliable services that leverage state-of-the-art technologies for processing and delivering multimedia content in real-time. Your strong technical acumen, and strategic thinking will be essential in fostering a culture of innovation and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products that meet our business objectives in the fast-paced retail media landscape.

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

Required Skills and Qualifications

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
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

Preferred Qualifications

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)

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 [email protected] 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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