Engineering Lead - Tech Platform Engineering

Job Description

FARFETCH exists for the love of fashion. Our mission is to be the global platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers.We're a positive platform for good, bringing together an incredible creative community made up by our people, our partners and our customers. This community is at the heart of our business success. We welcome differences, empower individuality and celebrate diverse skills and perspectives, creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We are FARFETCH for All.
TECHNOLOGYWe're on a mission to build the technology that powers the global platform for luxury fashion. We operate a modular end-to-end technology platform purpose-built to connect the luxury fashion ecosystem worldwide, addressing complex challenges and enjoying it. We're empowered to break traditions and revolutionise, with the freedom and autonomy to make a difference for our customers all over the world.
PORTOOur Porto office is located in Portugal's vibrant second city, known for its history and its creative yet cosy environment. From Account Management to Technology and Product, whatever your skills are, you'll find your fit here. You can have an informal meeting in the treehouse or play the piano in your lunch break!
THE ROLEAs an Engineering Lead in the Performance and Observability area, you will lead a team of engineers working under a critical environment. The area serves as a backbone of our Tech Platform being responsible for several technologies that are crucial to the success of FARFETCH’s business. The team is part of the Tech Platform Engineering, a group focused on improving the SDLC at FARFETCH and making the Tech Platform more efficient, resilient and scalable. If you are ready to embrace exciting challenges, gather and share new knowledge, if you have the desire to grow an outstanding team, we want to hear from you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and manage a team of individual contributors, setting clear expectations, providing mentorship and guidance, and fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning
• Develop and implement strategic roadmaps for improving system performance and enhancing observability
• Act as the key interface between our team and the rest of the organization, ensuring that performance and observability goals are aligned with broader company objectives
• Drive technical initiatives that improve the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of our systems, ensuring our platform is prepared for high-stakes sale seasons
• Engage with architects and engineering teams to understand their needs, and tailor our services to meet these requirements
• Monitor system performance, managing any issues or potential improvements in collaboration with the relevant teams

WHO YOU ARE

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience as an Engineering Lead or similar role
• Deep technical understanding and hands-on experience with performance and observability tools and methodologies
• Exceptional roadmap management abilities
• Strong growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and learning
• Proven experience engaging with diverse teams including architects and engineers
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well-being support and tools
• Extra days off, sabbatical program and days for you to give back for the community
• Training opportunities and free access to Udemy
• Flexible benefits program
• FARFETCH Equity plan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• FARFETCH is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our Positively FARFETCH strategy throughout our business, partnerships and communities.

We are looking for an Engineering Lead in the Performance and Observability area, who will lead a team of engineers working in the Tech Platform Engineering team, a group focused on improving the SDLC at FARFETCH and making the Tech Platform more efficient, resilient and scalable.