Head Of Engineering - Dns Services

Nominet

Oxford, GB
On-site
Distributed systems
Modern software engineering
Mission-critical systems
Lead the DNS Engineering function, managing and mentoring engineers to foster a collaborative and innovative team culture

Job Summary

  • Lead the DNS Engineering function, managing and mentoring engineers to foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
  • Ensure DNS software and services meet current and future business needs, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top DNS talent, fostering continuous learning and keeping skills aligned with advances in DNS technology.

Matching Summary

Lead the DNS Engineering function, managing and mentoring engineers to foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • distributed systems
  • modern software engineering
  • mission-critical systems
  • Linux-based systems
  • cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
  • large-scale distributed systems
  • internet protocols
  • networking fundamentals
  • software engineering background (Java, Python)
  • security practices
  • data-driven approach
  • simplicity and working software
  • full software development lifecycle

Nice-to-have

  • Site Reliability Engineering background
  • DevSecOps background
  • BGP and IP Anycast knowledge
  • Agile development methodology
  • thrive in evolving Dev/Ops environments

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of engineering experience
  • 3+ years in senior leadership roles
  • experience in telco, internet, or service provider environments
  • experience in near real-time, distributed, or streaming systems
  • experience developing and commercialising solutions/products
  • proven experience in system design, planning, organisation, and full product lifecycle management

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