Senior Observability & DevOps Engineer

JobdescriptionKey Responsibilities:Observability & Monitoring: – Design, implement, and maintain advanced monitoring solutions with an eye on costs.- Develop dashboards, alerts, and reports to provide actionable insights for system performance, security, and compliance.- Work with additional observability tools (Splunk, Icinga, Dynatrace, Selenium) to create a comprehensive monitoring ecosystem.Automation & DevOps Integration:- Leverage GitOps and DevOps best practices to automate deployment, configuration, monitoring and systems management tasks.- Integrate observability solutions into CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless monitoring and rapid feedback loops.- Collaborate closely with platforms, development, security, and operations teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.API Integration & Scripting:- Develop and maintain scripts to automate tasks, integrate various systems, and enhance observability capabilities.- Work on API integrations with CMDB, ITSM and observability tools, ensuring reliable data flows and consistency across platforms.Security & Compliance:- Collaborate on security projects involving HashiCorp Vault, One Identity Safeguard, Qualys and Splunk ES, ensuring monitoring solutions adhere to the bank\’s stringent security standards.- Assist in the development of strategies to monitor and audit systems in a secure and compliant manner.Collaboration & Documentation:- Act as a subject matter expert for observability and monitoring, providing guidance and support across teams.- Document system configurations, integrations, and procedures to ensure clarity and continuity.- Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute to the strategic planning of IT operations. QualifikationenRequired Qualifications:Experience:Proven experience in managing and optimizing observability platforms, with a strong emphasis on Splunk in production environments.Solid background in DevOps/GitOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipeline integration.Hands-on experience with API integrations and automation scriptingTechnical Skills:Deep understanding of log management, monitoring, and alerting frameworks.Experience with complementary observability tools such as Icinga, Dynatrace, and Selenium.Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and systems patching solutions.Basic system administration on Red Hat, Debian, and WindowsSoft Skills:Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, objective oriented attitude.Excellent communication, collaboration and documentation abilities.Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Preferred Qualifications:Experience in financial services or regulated industries.Observability background.Knowledge of configuration management databases (CMDB) and continuous integration discovery tools.Familiarity with security tools like HashiCorp Vault and One Identity Safeguard.