Sotheby’s

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

London, England, United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Art, Luxury Goods, E-commerce, BiotechnologyIndustries

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

ABOUT SOTHEBY'S

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Infrastructure Engineer to play a central role in the future of our infrastructure and developer platform services. You will join the InfraDev team working closely with other engineering teams to deliver high quality and scalable solutions for building and delivering technology products at Sotheby's. In this role you will be a technical driver, teacher, and hands-on contributor helping shape our architecture and technology stack.

You have a passion for building practical, reusable, and resilient solutions for other engineers, and wish to tackle hard product and engineering challenges working in concert with smart people. You have the ability to take on complex problems, learn quickly, iterate, and persist towards a good solution. You are customer-focused and passionate about delivering tools that will delight and empower your peers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build, optimize, and maintain a platform that enables other engineers and product teams to work faster and more efficiently
  • Design elegant abstractions, useable and practical tools, and robust APIs
  • Work closely with engineers across our Product & Technology teams
  • Communicate persuasively with peers to inspire cooperation and collaboration
  • Eager to learn new technologies and open to learning from others
  • Create amazing intuitive experiences that remove pain points for our users

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

  • 4+ years of experience in engineering building platforms, infrastructure, and deployment and infrastructure tooling
  • Experience with one or more programming languages including but not limited to: Go, Node.js, Python, Scala, or Java
  • Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Experience with build and deployment tooling (Bazel, Github Actions, Pants, Spinnaker)
  • Experience with automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Experience with relational database systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  • Exposure to microservices architecture and observability (Kubernetes, Docker, service meshes, distributed systems, tracing)
  • Exposure to event streaming platforms (such as Kafka and Kinesis)

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.

Skills

Infrastructure
Developer Platform
Scalable Solutions
Architecture
Technology Stack
API Design
Problem Solving
Resilient Solutions

Sotheby’s

Auction house for fine art

About Sotheby’s

Sotheby's is a global auction house that specializes in selling fine art, luxury items, and collectibles through live and online auctions, as well as private sales. The company provides online estimates to help sellers determine the value of their items, which is a key differentiator from competitors. Sotheby's holds auctions in major cities worldwide, attracting a diverse audience and ensuring a competitive market for high-end items. The goal is to connect buyers and sellers in the luxury market while offering a personalized and discreet experience.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1744Year Founded
$4MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Real Estate, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget

Risks

NFT market volatility poses financial risks for Sotheby's digital collectibles sales.
Recent staff layoffs indicate potential financial instability or auction performance downturn.
The $100 million Breuer building acquisition could strain financial resources if unprofitable.

Differentiation

Sotheby's offers both live and online auctions, catering to diverse client preferences.
The company provides private sales for clients seeking privacy and exclusivity in transactions.
Sotheby's expertise in valuing rare items attracts high-end collectors and investors.

Upsides

Sotheby's collaboration with The Luxury Group offers unique luxury auction experiences.
The acquisition of the Breuer building enhances Sotheby's brand and auction venue prestige.
Sotheby's acceptance of cryptocurrency payments attracts crypto-wealthy buyers.

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