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

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least 4 years of experience in engineering, building platforms, infrastructure, and deployment tooling, with experience using programming languages such as Go, Node.js, Python, Scala, or Java, and familiarity with cloud technologies like AWS, GCP, or Azure. Experience with build and deployment tooling like Bazel, Github Actions, Pants, or Spinnaker, as well as automation tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation, is required, along with knowledge of relational database systems like PostgreSQL or MySQL and exposure to microservices architecture and observability tools like Kubernetes, Docker, service meshes, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will build, optimize, and maintain a platform to enable other engineers and product teams to work more efficiently, design elegant abstractions and practical tools, and work closely with engineers across Product & Technology teams. They will communicate persuasively with peers to inspire cooperation, eagerly learn new technologies, and create intuitive experiences that remove pain points for users, ultimately tackling complex problems and persisting towards good solutions.

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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