Engineering Manager - Devops Job in Dunnhumby
Engineering Manager - Devops
- Gurgaon, Haryana
- Not Disclosed
- Full-time
About dunnhumby
dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, helping businesses around the world thrive in today s data-driven economy. Guided by our Customer First philosophy, we enable businesses to grow by championing and advocating for their customers.
With deep roots in retail one of the world s most competitive and data-rich industries dunnhumby s expertise now spans multiple sectors, empowering leading brands like Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble, and Metro.
Our diverse team of nearly 2,500 experts works from offices across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, driving transformative solutions for some of the most recognized brands globally.
About the Role
We are seeking an Engineering Manager who is passionate about platform engineering and ready to drive innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the design and development of a robust, scalable Application Development Platform, collaborating closely with application developers to equip them with the tools and services they need to excel.
As part of the Platform Engineering Team, you will focus on creating a reliable and scalable platform using GCP and Azure, while developing critical common services. You ll implement tools like Terraform, ArgoCD, and Kubernetes to optimize the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring seamless, rapid, and reliable software releases.
Additionally, you will implement monitoring and performance optimization strategies using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and New Relic, ensuring top-tier availability, reliability, and performance. Security will also be a core focus implementing best practices around network security, access controls, and data protection.
This role provides the perfect blend of technical leadership, hands-on engineering, and innovation, staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and industry trends within DevOps and Platform Engineering.
What You ll Do
Technical Leadership & Delivery
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of infrastructure and deployment pipelines for the platform and services.
- Develop and enhance our cloud infrastructure on GCP and Azure, leveraging Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
- Implement and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like Octopus, GitLab, and TeamCity.
- Oversee the development of common services to streamline and standardize development across teams.
Monitoring & Performance Optimization
- Deploy and manage monitoring and visualization tools, including Prometheus, Grafana, and New Relic.
- Drive performance tuning and capacity planning to ensure smooth platform operations.
Security & Compliance
- Define and enforce security best practices across the platform, from network security to access management and data protection.
- Lead initiatives to enhance the security posture of the platform, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
Collaboration & Mentorship
- Work closely with application development teams to understand their needs and align platform capabilities with development workflows.
- Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay ahead of industry trends and bring innovative tools and approaches into the team s practices.
- Advocate for automation and streamlined processes to enhance team productivity and platform reliability.
What You ll Bring
- 10+ years of experience in platform engineering, infrastructure development, or DevOps, including experience in a leadership role.
- Strong expertise in cloud platforms especially GCP and Azure and experience building infrastructure using Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
- Hands-on experience with containerization using Docker, and managing production workloads in Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in at least two programming languages, such as Python and GoLang.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD tools such as Octopus, GitLab, or TeamCity.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and New Relic.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell.
- Strong understanding of networking principles and security best practices.
- Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and guide a cross-functional team.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working across teams and presenting ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment while maintaining focus on quality.
- Experience with GitOps methodologies and tools like ArgoCD is highly desirable.
- Prior experience in a team lead or engineering manager role is a strong plus.
What You Can Expect from Us
At dunnhumby, we believe in exceeding expectations yours and ours. You ll enjoy a competitive compensation package, along with benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.
Some of what we offer includes:
- Flexible working hours and the freedom to shape your workday.
- Your birthday off, so you can celebrate you.
- Investment in cutting-edge technology to support your work.
- A nimble, fast-paced environment where you have the freedom to experiment, learn, and innovate.
At dunnhumby, you ll join a team where curiosity, creativity, and collaboration thrive and where Customer First isn t just a mantra; it s our mission.

