Software Engineer - Focus on Platform Engineering

We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. Kantar’s Profiles division is home to the world’s largest audience network. With access to 170m+ people in over 100 global markets, we offer unrivalled global reach with local relevancy. Validated by industry-leading anti-fraud technology, Kantar’s Profiles Audience Network delivers the most meaningful data with consistency, accuracy, and accountability – all at speed and scale.

Why this job is important

As we continuously evolve the role of technology and automation in our business, the Software Engineer (Platform) will lead and drive innovation, architecting and shaping the foundational infrastructure that powers the digital landscape of large enterprises. From designing and optimizing deployment pipelines to orchestrating cloud resources, you will play a central role in crafting exceptional experiences for our development team.

What you’ll be doing

• Collaborate closely with Developers, Architects, Product Owners, Managers, and representatives across various business and IT disciplines.
• Architect the development platform to support the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by providing common, reusable tools and capabilities, interfacing with complex infrastructure.
• Lead diverse projects involving various technology stacks, emphasizing the design and creation of a state-of-the-art platform, focusing on optimal Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) practices.
• Ensure the platform’s scalability, reliability, and security to meet the growing demands of our enterprise clients.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our deployment pipelines and cloud resource orchestration.

The skills & experience needed as a Platform Software Engineer

• Strong skills in at least one programming language (like Node.js, Python, Rust, or Golang), and willingness to learn more.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to recognise, measure, and mitigate risk.
• Experience with Agile SDLC methodologies and practices.
• Comfortable using the Linux command line in everyday work.
• Interest in implementing, integrating, and maintaining observability systems and processes.
• Experience with CI/CD methodologies and tools.

Nice to have:

• Experience with IaC tools, such as Terraform or similar.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, such as Github Actions or similar.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes.
• Exposure to the Pub-Sub model and event streaming platforms such as Kafka, Pulsar, or AWS Kinesis.
• Experience with build and package management tools such as npm, maven, dotnet, etc.
• Experience with Postgres or other RDBMS environments and familiarity with No-SQL data solutions.
• Knowledge in cyber security technologies and principles.

We are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Please ensure you have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.

Unleash your potential at Kantar's Profiles division, home to the world’s largest audience network! Join our expert team in survey design, sampling methodologies, and data science, leveraging cutting-edge technology to provide our clients with seamless access to real people and unparalleled insights.

Some key facts: Our team is made up of 600 people globally. We are present in 27 countries. Profiles currently holds a 10% share in the $3b panel industry but we aim to grow to be the #1 player in this sector, supported by a robust 3-year business plan and the financial backing of Bain Capital. We provide an environment for professional growth, offering:

• A ‘start-up’ atmosphere where you can make a big impact and get credit for it.
• The chance to learn all aspects of the business and influence decision-making.
• The opportunity to network and learn from highly experienced, senior team members globally.