Observability and telemetry Lead

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the observability sector is seeking an Observability and Telemetry Lead based in Luton. This role focuses on enhancing systems monitoring using various tools and frameworks, within a hybrid work setup. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills in PHP or Python and experience in varied operating systems. If you are passionate about performance monitoring and system health, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in observability and monitoring.
• Experience working across Linux and Windows environments.
• Proven background in programming with PHP or Python.

Responsibilities

• Support the evolution of Enterprise-as-a-Service capabilities.
• Work on monitoring, infrastructure observability, and diagnostics.
• Contribute to observability strategy within a dynamic environment.

Skills

PHP

Python

Oracle

Linux

Windows

AppDynamics

ITRS

Elastic APM

Grafana

Angular

Node.js

APIs

ETL pipelines

scripting

OpenShift

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud service models

infrastructure virtualization

Job description

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Observability and telemetry Lead, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Trust In SODA

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Observability & Telemetry Lead (Contract)
Location: Knutsford (Hybrid/On-site 2 days a week)
Contract Duration: Until 31st December 2025
Rate: £300/day (Inside IR35)
Security Clearance: Candidate must be eligible for BPSS
Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled Observability and Telemetry Lead to support the continued evolution of Enterprise-as-a-Service (EaaS) capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise across monitoring, infrastructure observability, and full-stack diagnostics, with the ability to work across both Linux and Windows environments.

Essential Skills:

• Programming: Proven experience in PHP or Python
• Databases: Strong knowledge of Oracle and other relational databases
• Operating Systems: Comfortable working in both Linux and Windows environments
• Monitoring Tools: Hands-on experience with tools such as:

• AppDynamics
• ITRS
• Elastic APM
• Grafana

Desirable Skills:

• Frontend/Backend development experience with Angular, Node.js
• Familiarity with APIs, ETL pipelines, and general scripting
• Understanding of modern infrastructure and containerized environments:

• OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
• Concepts in infrastructure virtualization

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an enterprise observability strategy within a dynamic, large-scale technical environment. If you're passionate about system health, telemetry, and performance monitoring — and meet the eligibility criteria — we encourage you to apply.