Senior Observability Engineer at Experian

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Observability Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Terraform, Ansible, Dynatrace, Datadog, OpenTelemetry, Python, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Microservices, Agile, Dashboards, Automation Scripts, Distributed Systems

Industry

Information Services

Description

Company Description Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com. Job Description Job description About us, but we’ll be brief Experian is the world’s leading global information services company, unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We are thrilled to share that FORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for. In addition, for the last five years we’ve been listed as one of the 100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine. What you’ll be doing Experian IT Services (EITS) is the centralized technology organization that globally supports all of Experian. Our organization is comprised of about 2,000 employees across the globe supporting and improving our business-critical IT environment/ecosystem. Experian IT Services includes Infrastructure Services, Cyber & Information Security, and Enterprise Architecture. We drive growth through reusable technology providing quicker time to market for solutions, increased productivity, and a more secure environment. Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to our clients around the world. We have always believed that data has the potential to transform lives and create a better tomorrow. We are transforming data into something meaningful: helping businesses to manage credit risk, preventing fraud, targeting marketing offers and automating decision making. We have been named one of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes for 3 years in a row. Experian has operated at the center of Big Data since before the phrase was coined. Few companies can offer information services on an equivalent scale. We are hiring a Senior Observability Engineer to join our Observability Engineering team in Hyderabad, operating in a hybrid work model. This engineering-centric role focuses on building scalable, automated, and developer-friendly observability platforms. You will collaborate with Cloud Engineering & Operations to develop a unified self-service observability platform that enables teams to instrument, monitor, and troubleshoot applications across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Your work will involve integrating telemetry pipelines, event management workflows, and automation frameworks. You'll standardize observability practices by building reusable templates, automation scripts, and onboarding accelerators, embedding observability into CI/CD pipelines, and driving OpenTelemetry adoption. These efforts will enhance developer experience, reduce operational overhead, and improve system reliability across Experian’s global technology ecosystem. Role Responsibilities Design and implement observability solutions using Dynatrace, Datadog, and OpenTelemetry to support scalable, automated, and developer-friendly platforms. Develop reusable patterns, templates, and automation scripts to drive consistency across observability practices and reduce manual effort in telemetry onboarding. Build and maintain dashboards that deliver actionable insights into system performance, reliability, and user experience. Integrate observability into CI/CD workflows using Jenkins and related tooling to enable continuous feedback and faster incident detection. Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment using Terraform and Ansible to support observability at scale. Implement and manage OpenTelemetry pipelines for standardized collection of traces, metrics, and logs, supporting vendor-agnostic ingestion strategies. Collaborate with Business Units (BUs), Developers, and Platform Engineers to embed observability into the software delivery lifecycle and improve developer experience. Define and implement SLIs/SLOs and error budgets with Business Units to support reliability engineering and improve service health visibility. Enhance operational excellence by enabling proactive monitoring, reducing customer pain points, and streamlining incident workflows. Amplify AIOps outcomes by integrating observability data into intelligent automation and decision-making across technology and business teams. What your background looks like Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5-8 years of experience in Observability Engineering or DevOps roles. Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS) using IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible. Strong hands-on experience with one or more observability platforms: Dynatrace, Datadog, OpenTelemetry, and Python. Experience building dashboards and writing automation scripts for monitoring and alerting. Solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and microservices such as Kubernetes and containerized environments. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working directly with internal stakeholders or customers. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. It's a Plus if you have: Hands-on experience with open-source observability solutions like Prometheus and Grafana. Any cloud observability certification (e.g., Dynatrace, Datadog, Splunk). Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Developer – AWS preferred). Experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments. Knowledge of ITIL, ITSM, and ServiceNow Event Management. Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 7-10 years of experience in Observability / Monitoring Engineering or DevOps roles. Strong hands-on experience with one or more observability platforms: Dynatrace, Datadog, OpenTelemetry, and Python. Experience building dashboards and writing automation scripts for monitoring and alerting. Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible. Solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and microservices such as Kubernetes and containerized environments. Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and experience working in Agile frameworks, collaborating across cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working directly with internal stakeholders or customers. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Additional Information Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here Employee Status: Regular Role Type: Hybrid Department: Technology Schedule: Full Time

Responsibilities

The Senior Observability Engineer will design and implement observability solutions, develop reusable patterns and automation scripts, and integrate observability into CI/CD workflows. This role also involves collaborating with various teams to enhance developer experience and improve system reliability.