Lidl GB
Senior Google Developer 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
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£77,000* up to £103,400* per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.
Just like you.
In this 6-month fixed term contract, you’ll be responsible for delivery of solutions developed on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and the building of the skills and knowledge to build a self-sustaining internal GCP capability.
At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.
Please be aware, should this Temporary Assignment have the potential to go permanent, the colleague on the Temporary Assignment will have first-refusal of the role (provided measures have been met).
What you'll do
- Hands on delivery Google Workspace (GW) & GCP development, and the transition of approved applications to being supported by the internal team.
- Act as a hands-on technical mentor to the 3 members of our development team, upskilling them to design and implement robust, cloud-hosted GW & GCP solutions independently.
- Equip the team with the knowledge to build and host Google solutions within the Google Cloud Platform, utilizing storage, compute, and databases.
- Upskill the team in a full range of Google development tools, including Apps Script, BigQuery, and Data Studio.
- Review and guide new solution architectures, establishing a structured and design approach for the team to align incoming work requests with best-fit solution architecture.
- Get up to speed quickly to challenge how the team code and how they apply knowledge to design solutions, driving high-quality standards across all deliverables.
- Build IT Support & Governance Discussions, you will use your development experience to help guide the building of code and service management for google development.
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What you'll need
- Expert-level development skills in the GCP & GW while understanding there is a restricted set of services available, specifically AppSheet, Apps Script, BigQuery, and Data (Looker) Studio.
- Hands-on experience implementing cloud-hosted solutions, including compute, storage, and databases on GCP.
- A track record of acting as a technical lead and mentor, successfully coaching and transition-training developers to work independently.
- Strong capability in structured solutions design, with experience evaluating proposals.
- Follow current standards for application support and maintenance
- Experience establishing or operating in a tiered support model for citizen developers with highly varied technical competencies (from beginner to advanced API users). This will include providing advice on the use of the ODJ cloud and guard rails for development.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to act as an interface between functional and technical teams, and the confidence to challenge existing coding and design practices.
- Commitment to creating a structured competence path in Google development and cloud architecture.
- Business Experience and knowledge in Retail and Supply logistics advantageous
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What you'll receive
- 35 days holiday (pro rata)
- 10% in-store discount
- Enhanced family leave
- Pension scheme
- Plus, more of the perks you deserve
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Includes a 10% non-contractual London weighting
If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
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