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.
TECHNOLOGY
We'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.
PORTO
Our 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 ROLE
We are looking for a Junior Platform Engineer with enthusiasm for learning and creative problem-solving skills who would be an excellent fit for our dynamic team. As part of this team, you will implement, evolve, maintain, and improve our observability stack. The stack relies on cutting-edge open-source solutions that empower our production services and support our teams of software engineers. This role is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are just starting their journey in the field, have some basic experience, and are eager to grow. Whether you're looking to build on your existing knowledge or are taking your first steps toward a career in observability, we welcome your passion and curiosity. You’ll have the chance to work alongside skilled professionals, gain hands-on experience, and develop your expertise in a supportive environment to help you succeed.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Work with CloudNative observability components such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Thanos.
- Have the opportunity to work with and develop expertise in Grafana, VictoriaMetrics, Loki, Tempo, and other open-source technologies.
- Contribute to these open-source tools, fostering community growth and collaboration within the broader tech ecosystem.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of observability stack building and deploying tools in Kubernetes.
- Engage in the collection, analysis, and visualization of telemetry data, logs, traces, and metrics.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in observability and contribute creative ideas for continuous improvement of our observability frameworks.
- Participate in code reviews and team meetings to share knowledge and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Participate in agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to promote team alignment and continuous improvement.
- Embrace an agile mindset that values flexibility and responsiveness, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality results.
WHO YOU ARE
- Graduate or higher in Computer Science or other technical discipline, or related practical experience
- Familiarity with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar.
- Basic coding skills in Python, Go, C# or another programming language.
- Understanding of cloud environments (Farfetch uses Azure).
- Familiarity with Linux.
- Possess a basic understanding of network fundamentals and application protocols (ex: HTTP, gRPC).
- A creative problem-solver who enjoys thinking outside the box to develop innovative solutions.
- A collaborative team player, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges.
- Proficient in English - written and verbal communication skills
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.
