Senior Software Engineer - Backend

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About the role

About dunnhumby

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, helping the world's most ambitious retailers and brands put the customer at the heart of every decision. With nearly 3,000 experts across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, we partner with iconic businesses like Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro to turn data into growth, innovation and measurable value for their customers.

Tesco Media

Tesco Media is the ultimate media partner to brands. Built on unrivalled customer insight, it’s a media owner with soul, scale, and storytelling power. Tesco Media helps brands and agencies connect meaningfully with customers, drive creative effectiveness, and grow at the point of purchase.

The work

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Developer with expertise in .NET technologies, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and microservices architecture. The engineers would be involved in developing a product that helps Retailers transform their Retail Media business in a way that helps them achieve maximum ad revenue and enable massive scale.

Working as part of a collaborative engineering team, you will contribute to the design, development and delivery of high-quality software solutions. You'll combine strong technical expertise with a customer-first mindset, helping create innovative products that drive measurable business value.

Who they want

What We're Looking For

You'll bring a strong software engineering foundation and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

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.

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 your recruiter know what adjustments would help.

• Experience developing and delivering scalable software applications in a modern engineering environment.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in backend development, focusing on performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET Core, with expertise in developing RESTful APIs and
• Drive code quality, ensuring adherence to best practices, design patterns, and SOLID
• Experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform C Azure), implementing cloud-native best practices for scalability, security, and resilience.
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm).
• Strong focus on non-functional requirements (NFRs) such as performance tuning, observability (monitoring/logging/alerting), and security best practices.
• Experience implementing unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing
• Proficiency in CI/CD automation, with experience in GitOps workflows and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Helm, or similar).
• Experience working in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps best

What you get

India Benefits

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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• Healthcare & Family Cover: Group Medical Insurance of INR 500,000 for employees and dependents, plus dental and vision cover up to INR 5,000.
• Protection: Group Term Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident cover with benefit levels linked to employee grade, including disability benefits.
• Retirement & Wellbeing: Provident Fund, Gratuity, National Pension Scheme access, Indian Health Organisation membership, and confidential employee assistance support.
• Lifestyle & Flexibility: Office commute support, internet allowance of INR 2,000 per month for blended working, work-from-home kit support, subsidised food, and wellbeing resources.
• Recognition & Extras: Long service awards, Talent Scout referral programme, and family milestone support.
• Time Off & Family Leave: 25 days holiday plus 10 public holidays, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and a day off for your birthday.