Senior Data Platform Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. H&M Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will help build and operate enterprise-scale data and event streaming platforms that enable hundreds of teams to move, transform and consume data reliably at scale across the organisation.
→ Design, build and operate enterprise-scale data and event streaming platforms
→ Manage and optimise Apache Kafka clusters in production environments
→ Build and operate cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes
→ Develop scalable data pipelines, integration solutions and platform services
→ Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and automate deployments through CI/CD pipelines
→ Support data transformation and modelling using dbt
→ Monitor platform performance, reliability and cost efficiency
→ Ensure platform security, compliance and high availability
→ Collaborate with teams across the organisation and provide technical guidance on platform best practices
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will work closely with engineering teams, architects and product teams across H&M Group. Together, you will design scalable solutions, establish platform best practices and enable teams to build reliable, secure and easy-to-use data products and services.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
→ Strong experience with Apache Kafka and distributed event-driven architectures
→ Experience operating Kubernetes-based platforms in production environments
→ Strong knowledge of GCP services such as BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Dataflow, Cloud Run and Cloud Workflows
→ Experience with Terraform, GitHub Actions and modern DevOps practices
→ Experience with dbt and data platform engineering
→ Strong programming skills in Java, Python or similar languages
→ Experience working with large-scale enterprise systems and integrations
And people who are…
→ Excellent problem-solvers with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
→ Collaborative team players who enjoy working across multiple teams and driving technical excellence
→ Passionate about building reliable, scalable and secure platforms
→ Curious and continuously learning, with an interest in modern cloud and data technologies
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
→ 25% staff discount across all H&M Group brands, both in stores and online
→ Participation in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP)
→ 30 days holiday
→ Collective agreement including pension and life insurance
→ Wellness allowance of SEK 4,000 per year
→ Access to Benify Benefits Portal
→ Community activities and development opportunities across H&M Group
JOIN US
Join us in building the next generation of enterprise data and integration platforms that power real-time, data-driven experiences across the business.
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things: our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it's our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
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