Principal Cloud Architect

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time
Why Join Our Team

At Sainsbury's, we are proud of our rich heritage spanning over 150 years, and we operate on a remarkable scale. With data from over 10 million Nectar users and significant traffic on peak shopping days, we are one of the largest online retailers in the UK. Our technology is cutting-edge, utilizing the latest advancements in cloud computing, including the deployment of over 1,000 microservices across AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as streaming vast amounts of data using Kafka to create event-driven solutions. This is an opportunity to expand your technical expertise while tackling complex challenges and applying your Agile skills to enhance our enduring teams.

The Cloud Team

The Cloud Team is dedicated to empowering product engineering teams to deliver value more efficiently, securely, and cost-effectively. We achieve this through a range of reusable, resilient, scalable, and secure cloud services, utilizing Kubernetes PaaS and self-service portals, and employing cloud-agnostic Infrastructure as Code (IaC), primarily using Terraform. Your role will encompass the entire Cloud Team, which currently consists of three PaaS teams and two foundational teams.

Your Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Head of Engineering to establish and pursue strategic objectives, evaluate technical decisions, and guide team development and support.
  • Engage with engineers at various levels, promoting technical standards, sharing your expertise, and providing coaching and mentoring to help teams excel. You will have the autonomy to identify challenges where your input is most valuable.
  • Work alongside peers from different areas to broaden your knowledge, deliver comprehensive solutions, and ensure the reusability of technology and skills across various domains.
  • Act as a technical backbone, serving as a point of contact, coach, and guide. Participate in expanding our engineering entry programs to attract top talent and continuously elevate our standards.
Who You Are
  • You are a seasoned and enthusiastic engineer with both depth and breadth in technical knowledge. You take initiative, assess risks, and drive continuous improvement to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • You possess the ability to integrate into teams and support them by leveraging your experience. Strong technical and Agile mentorship skills are essential, as you will guide the engineering vision and enhance team performance.
  • Excellent listening and interpersonal skills are crucial for building relationships and influencing others. Your adaptability and willingness to embrace challenges will aid you in navigating the diverse technological landscape and pursuing ambitious goals.
Future Opportunities
  • This role offers ample opportunities to expand your skill set, allowing you to explore various areas and gain a comprehensive understanding of our business operations. As you progress, a Principal Engineer position will enable you to build on your experiences and focus on strategic thinking and problem-solving across the technical organization.
What We Offer

In return for your contributions, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
  • Flexible working arrangements to balance remote work and in-office collaboration.
  • Colleague discounts across our brands.
  • Health coverage and holiday allowance.
  • Bonus scheme and pension plan.
  • Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, and retail vouchers.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed and valued. We encourage you to explore new opportunities within our evolving teams and support your professional development. Join us to make a meaningful impact and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits.

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