dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, empowering businesses everywhere to compete and thrive in the modern data-driven economy. We always put the Customer First.
Our mission: to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail – one of the world’s most competitive markets, with a deluge of multi-dimensional data – dunnhumby today enables businesses all over the world, across industries, to be Customer First.
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, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro.
Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Backstage Developer with expertise in Backstage plugin development, configuration, and deployment. As a Backstage Developer, you will play a pivotal role in creating and enhancing the developer experience by integrating Backstage with CI/CD pipelines, cloud systems, and establishing a comprehensive Service Catalog for a large-scale system. This role demands strong hands-on knowledge of TypeScript, React, and technologies within the Backstage ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
• Backstage Development: Design, develop, and maintain custom Backstage plugins to enhance platform functionality.
• Backstage Configuration and Deployment: Configure and deploy Backstage on Cloud platform in secure and scalable setup.
• Service Catalog: Build and maintain a Service Catalog within Backstage, enabling seamless management and discovery of services across the organization.
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate Backstage with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitlabCI, Octopus Deploy, ArgoCD) to streamline software delivery workflows.
• Observability Tools: Integrate monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Newrelic) with Backstage.
• Cloud Systems Integration: Connect Backstage to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Kubernetes clusters to provide developers with centralized insights and controls.
• Documentation: Setup backstage as a central source of information by integrating Confluence, Gitlab and other sources into Backstage search.
• Agile Development: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Required Skills and Experience:
• Backstage Expertise: Proven experience in Extending Backstage core features and plugin development.
• Front-end Development: Proficiency in TypeScript and React.js, with a solid understanding of component-based architecture.
• API Development: Familiarity with API development and integration, particularly with RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP for system integrations.
• CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitlabCI, or ArgoCD.
• Kubernetes: Working knowledge of Kubernetes and its integration with Backstage.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and a track record of solving complex technical problems.
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 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. For an informal and confidential chat please contact stephanie.winson@dunnhumby.com to discuss how we can meet your needs.
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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