Senior Platform Engineer with a Python/AI focus

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Maisons specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

“Let’s build together an augmented development experience! In the Richemont DevOps Platform pillar, we are actively shaping the developer's journey of the company with modern patterns. If you are passionate about Developer Experience (DevEx) and ready to lead the change with us within a world-leading luxury group, this is where your impact begins!”  

Alexandre R. - DevOps Platform Manager 

CONTEXT 

Within the Richemont DevOps platform pillar, the Code&Build team (6 people, Scrum methodology) is responsible for the VCS, CI, Artefact registry, AI Code Assistant and HTTPS certificates scopes for the entire organization. We ensure our offer fulfills the requirements of our internal customers in a simple, intuitive, secure and cost-efficient way by creating tooling, best practices, governance, patterns, and training.

To complement the team, we are searching for a seasoned software-oriented engineer willing to lead the change with us.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?  

• AI Integration: You will work on the advanced integration of our AI Code Assistant, moving beyond simple tool management to create a truly augmented development environment.
• Platform Engineering: Participate in standardizing our offers by implementing integrations, blueprints, and automation that ensure a seamless and secure experience.
• Develop & Innovate: You will be a key contributor to our internal platform, using Python and Django to build solutions that simplify the DevEx of 1,500 developers.
• Governance as Code: Improve our tools' governance and processes through automation rather than manual intervention.
• Customer Engagement: Engage with internal stakeholders (our Maisons) to discover opportunities and translate their requirements into robust offers.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US? 

Soft skills 

• At least 5 years of experience in Software/DevOps Engineering, ideally in a large company / international environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges (e.g., tool selection, integration strategies, migration planning).

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong documentation skills to create clear and concise technical documentation.

• Willingness to think from a customer's point of view, to automate and simplify workflows.

• Familiarity with the Agile/DevOps operating model.
• Fluency in English is mandatory (C1 level).

Technical skills 

• Software Craftsmanship: You are a Python expert (Django is a big plus) who cares about clean code, testing, and design patterns.

• DevOps Culture: You have a clear understanding of the SSDLC workflow, especially regarding the VCS, CI and artefact registry aspects.

• Cloud & Infra: You have practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and one cloud provider (AWS, GCP...).

HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING?  

• Modern Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a flexible hybrid policy with 2 days of remote work per week.
• Growth: Join a passionate and ambitious team that focuses on your personal development (trainings, certifications, and attending tech conferences/summits).
• Culture: Work for a prestigious company in the luxury industry with multicultural teams and high-end technological challenges.
• Package: Best-of-market remuneration and comprehensive company advantages.

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US: 

• Introductory Call: If your application is selected, we will contact you for an informal introductory chat.
• Technical & Fit Interview: A deep dive into your skills with Simon D. (Code&Build Team Lead) and the team.
• Final Step: A meeting with Alexandre R. (DevOps Platform Manager) to discuss the vision and long-term impact.

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