Engineering Manager -MLOps

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, partnering with the world’s most ambitious retailers and brands to put the customer at the heart of every decision. We combine deep insight, advanced technology, and close collaboration to help our clients grow, innovate, and deliver measurable value for their customers.

dunnhumby employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Unilever and Metro.

We are seeking a talented Engineering Manager with ML Ops expertise to lead a team of engineers in developing product that help Retailers transform their Retail Media business in a way that helps them achieve maximum ad revenue and enable massive scale.

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-quality software solutions.

You will be responsible for leading a team, mentoring engineers, contributing to system architecture, and ensuring adherence to engineering best practices. Your technical expertise, leadership skills, and ability to drive results will be key to the success of our products.

What you will be doing?

You will lead the charge in ensuring operational efficiency and delivering high-value solutions. You’ll mentor and develop a high-performing team of Big Data and MLOps engineers, driving best practices in software development, data management, and model deployment. With a focus on robust technical design, you’ll ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and efficient.

Your role will involve hands-on development to tackle complex challenges, collaborating across teams to define requirements, and delivering innovative solutions. You’ll keep stakeholders and senior management informed on progress, risks, and opportunities while staying ahead of advancements in AI/ML technologies and driving their application. With an agile mindset, you will overcome challenges and deliver impactful solutions that make a difference.

Technical Expertise:

• Proven experience in microservices architecture, with hands-on knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for orchestration.

• Proficiency in ML Ops and Machine Learning workflows using tools like Spark.

• Strong command of SQL and PySpark programming.

• Expertise in Big Data solutions such as Spark and Hive, with advanced Spark optimizations and tuning skills.

• Hands-on experience with Big Data orchestrators like Airflow.

• Proficiency in Python programming, particularly with frameworks like FastAPI or equivalent API development tools.

• Experience in data engineering is added advantage

• Experience in unit testing, code quality assurance, and the use of Git or other version control systems.

Cloud and Infrastructure:

• Practical knowledge of cloud-based data stores, such as Redshift and BigQuery (preferred).

• Experience in cloud solution architecture, especially with GCP and Azure.

• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD pipelines is a bonus.

Monitoring and Scalability:

• Solid understanding of logging, monitoring, and alerting systems for production-level big data pipelines.

• Prior experience with scalable architectures and distributed processing frameworks.

Soft Skills and Additional Plus Points:

• A collaborative approach to working within cross-functional teams.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and provide innovative solutions.

• Familiarity with GitLab for CI/CD and infrastructure automation tools is an added advantage.

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 Gender Equality Network, dh Proud, dh Family, dh One, dh Enabled and dh Thrive as the living proof. We want everyone to have the opportunity to shine and perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please let us know how we can make this process work best for you.

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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