Head of Infrastructure & Operations at dunnhumby

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Customer Data Science, Retail, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Strategic thinker with a strong grasp of aligning technical roadmaps to business goals
  • Effective communicator and influencer, skilled at driving alignment across teams and senior stakeholders
  • Deep expertise in cloud-native infrastructure, especially on GCP and Azure
  • Strong architecture background in scalable systems, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Experience with multi-tenant platforms and platform-as-a-product delivery models
  • Proven leadership of high-performing, globally distributed engineering teams

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive cloud strategy across Azure & GCP in line with business goals
  • Lead cloud migrations, hybrid cloud planning, and cloud-native architecture initiatives
  • Assess and adopt emerging cloud technologies for business value and resilience
  • Oversee scalable infrastructure using Terraform and DevOps best practices
  • Lead Kubernetes adoption and CI/CD pipeline management (GitLab)
  • Champion SRE and platform engineering to boost reliability and developer experience
  • Embed security controls in infrastructure design and operations
  • Enforce IAM, tagging, and governance policies across Azure AD & GCP IAM
  • Lead audit responses and ensure compliance across cloud environments
  • Monitor cloud performance, availability, and costs
  • Drive cost optimization, capacity planning, and incident management
  • Lead root cause analysis and post-mortems for cloud-related issues
  • Lead and grow high-performing cloud, DevOps, and security squads
  • Foster technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement
  • Mentor future leaders and build deep technical capabilities
  • Align infrastructure with application and business needs
  • Manage cloud vendors and support contracts effectively

Skills

Kubernetes
GCP
Azure
Cloud Engineering
Developer Tooling
Security
Reliability
Automation
Infrastructure as Code
Operational Excellence

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

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options

Risks

Departure of key media team member may disrupt dunnhumby's media strategy.
Challenges in integrating startups with enterprises could misalign innovation goals.
Data privacy concerns may arise from partnerships, affecting client trust.

Differentiation

dunnhumby leverages AI to optimize product selection and inventory management.
The company offers a unique Competitive Threat Evaluator for strategic market insights.
dunnhumby partners with startups through its Retail Innovation Network to drive retail tech.

Upsides

Real-time data analytics partnerships enhance dunnhumby's market adaptability.
AI-powered tools position dunnhumby as a leader in competitive retail analysis.
The Retail Innovation Network fosters collaboration, boosting innovation in retail technology.

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