Engineering Manager at dunnhumby

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, Customer Data ScienceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field
9+ years of proven experience as a Lead Engineer or Tech Lead, guiding software development projects from conception to delivery
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with technologies like .NET, Java, Python, Spark, Git (GitLab), Docker, Java and Cloud development (GCP and Azure)
Strong expertise in software architecture, cloud development, and DevOps best practices
Experience in designing and working with distributed systems, understanding error propagation, and applying cloud-native architecture design patterns
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and find innovative solutions
Solid understanding of agile methodologies and project management practices
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

Lead an engineering function of a sub-domain in a product area and cross-cutting initiatives across engineering
Co-own and drive the delivery of sub-domain level OKRs with product and design counterpart
Manage multiple squads to ensure they deliver high quality and secure software in an Agile approach like: architectural discussions, solutions designs, step in when needed
Form strong relationships and work closely with product, commercial, UX and client team counterparts
Work closely with architecture team and lead engineers to help team find best technical solutions and engineering practices
Continuously look for opportunities and drive for improvements in terms of Agile process, new technology and best engineering practices across the entire engineering domain organizations
Continue to play a hands-on role in code development. The extent will depend on the needs of the team. For a mature team, expected to stay hands-on coding up to 40% while for a newly formed team it might be 20%
Management of the engineering managers and/or lead engineers and engineers within the squads. Ensuring they understand expectations, help them build career development plan, continuously review the delivery plan spotting opportunities for them and carry out cyclical HR processes including performance and salary reviews
Identify, define and execute the engineering roadmap of your teams, e.g. moving to cloud, shift-left etc. You will be the owner of your engineering roadmaps

Skills

Engineering Management

Agile Methodology

Software Architecture

OKR Management

Team Leadership

Software Delivery

Solution Design

dunnhumby

Customer data analytics for retail optimization

About dunnhumby

dunnhumby specializes in Customer Data Science, focusing on enhancing customer experiences for retailers and brands through data analysis. The company uses advanced analytics to interpret customer behavior, preferences, and trends, which allows clients to implement targeted marketing campaigns. Instead of storing personal data, dunnhumby analyzes data using unique identifiers from browsers and devices to maintain privacy. Its services include media solutions, customer insights, and personalized marketing strategies, which help clients improve customer engagement and sales. Additionally, dunnhumby Ventures invests in early-stage retail technology startups, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of retail innovation. The main goal of dunnhumby is to empower businesses to create better customer experiences through data-driven insights.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

1989Year Founded

BUYOUT_LBOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consulting, Venture Capital, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees