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Senior Data Science Platform Engineer

Manchester, United Kingdom
Data Scientist Platform Engineer
Dunnhumby
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Most companies try to meet expectations, dunnhumby exists to defy them. Using big data, deep expertise and AI-driven platforms to decode the 21st century human experience – then redefine it in meaningful and surprising ways that put customers first. Across digital, mobile and retail. For brands like Tesco, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo.

We’re looking for an Senior Platform Engineer who expects more from their career. It’s a chance to extend and improve dunnhumby’s Data Science Platform. It’s an opportunity to work with a market-leading business to explore new opportunities for us and influence global retailers.

Joining our engineering team, you’ll work with world class and passionate people to build, extend, and maintain the platforms that underpin all of our client engagements; from early data assessment and ETL to data analysis and visualisation. Having recently delivered an aligned data science platform for Data Engineers and Data Scientists, we’re currently working on refining access controls, bringing new science tooling to our users, and improving data connectivity with PowerBI and BigQuery.

Our work is varied, giving you the flexibility to move between products and technologies, so natural curiosity is essential. As a team we're friendly, will help you get up to speed, and offer you plenty of opportunities to innovate.

What we expect from you

Expected skills:

  • Python or Go
  • Kubernetes ecosystem
  • o   Kubernetes network & security policies
  • GCP or other cloud infrastructure providers
  • Infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Puppet)
  • Git
  • CI/CD experience
  • Linux administration

Preferable skills:

  • Network security
  • Monitoring
  • Database administration

Bonus skills:

  •  Spark
  •  Airflow
  • Big Data ecosystem administration and tooling
  • FinOps
  • User support

 

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 Women’s Network, dh Proud, dh Parent’s & Carer’s, dh One and dh Thrive as the living proof. Everyone’s invited.

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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