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Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) combines cutting-edge robotics, AI, and IoT within our advanced CFCs (Customer Fulfilment Centres). We've mastered the single pick, transforming online delivery for our global partners. Join us and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of retail technology.\nAbout the Role:\nAs a Senior Software Engineer in the Autoplanner team, you will own the software engineering that brings our data science and machine learning products into live production. Autoplanner builds AI-powered systems that unify planning across global warehouses and last-mile assets, delivering globally optimized plans that maximize profit and minimize lateness. You will act as the engineering partner to our data scientists, ensuring our systems remain robust, highly scalable, and efficient as we roll out to more international retail partners.\nIn this role, you will write typed, well-tested Python and oversee cloud-based data applications from end to end. You will contribute to core architectural decisions, improve CI/CD pipelines, and raise engineering standards across the team through pairing, code reviews, and shared tooling. Additionally, you will harness AI coding tools in production while maintaining a strong emphasis on engineering discipline, system performance, and high-quality software craft.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDevelop and maintain data- and ML-driven, cloud-based applications using clean, typed Python.\nBuild and maintain robust APIs and data contracts for data science teams and broader Ocado systems.\nManage cloud deployments and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines across diverse AWS environments.\nPackage, version, serve, and monitor machine learning models in live production environments.\nDrive architecture decisions across repository, application, and system levels, documenting them as Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).\nPartner directly with data scientists to transition advanced algorithms and models into scalable production systems.\nCollaborate with software engineers across Ocado Technology to integrate applications within the Ocado Smart Platform (OSP).\nElevate engineering practices across the team through pairing, code reviews, shared tooling, and responsible AI agent integration.\nShare in on-call and production support responsibilities for critical live operational services.\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nProven experience as a Senior Software Engineer owning end-to-end production Python services.\nExtensive background building data-intensive cloud applications, preferably asynchronous, event-driven, or queue-based architectures.\nStrong practical knowledge of AWS and/or GCP identity, networking, and messaging services.\nSolid software design capabilities, including defining system boundaries and crafting high-level architectures.\nRigorous testing and delivery discipline, encompassing integration testing and modern CI/CD practices.\nHands-on MLOps experience, specifically in packaging, serving, and monitoring ML models in production.\nDemonstrated track record of collaborating effectively with data scientists and cross-functional engineering teams.\nPractical experience using AI coding agents on production codebases, with a sharp judgment on validating and verifying AI-generated output.\nBenefits:\nWe believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:\n Time to recharge: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to buy more - and 30 days a year to work from anywhere in the world.\nHealth & wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance.\nFamily-first policies: 22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave.\n Financial support: Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets.\nCommuter perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and free shuttle buses to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations.\n Exclusive discounts: 15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).\nBe bold, be unique, be brilliant, be you. We are looking for individuality and we value diversity. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and equally. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive work environment. 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