Splunk Architect

N Consulting Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two experienced Splunk Architects to join their dynamic team in the Energy & Trading sector. This long-term contract role offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a blend of onsite collaboration and remote flexibility. You will lead the design and implementation of observability frameworks, drive automation of infrastructure, and provide technical mentorship to engineering teams. This is a unique opportunity to work on a mission-critical platform, enhancing system resilience in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about innovation and have a strong background in Splunk and containerization, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Splunk architecture and observability tooling.
• Expertise in containerization and cloud-based infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of observability frameworks using Splunk.
• Manage Docker/Kubernetes environments for containerized deployment.

Skills

Splunk architecture

DevOps best practices

ETL/data engineering workflows

Communication skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We’re Hiring: Splunk Architect
Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite/week)
Contract: 12 months
Industry: Energy & Trading

We’re looking for two experienced Splunk Architects to join a cutting-edge team in the Energy & Trading sector. This is a long-term contract role based in Canary Wharf, offering a hybrid work model (3 days onsite).

What You'll Be Doing:

Lead the design and implementation of observability frameworks using Splunk for end-to-end monitoring, logging, and tracing.
Drive automation of infrastructure provisioning and configuration using DevOps best practices.
Provide technical authority and mentorship to engineering teams.
Build and optimize ETL pipelines and data workflows for seamless data integration.
Manage Docker/Kubernetes environments for containerized deployment.
Collaborate closely with Treasury teams—especially in Wallstreet FX environments.
Lead incident response efforts and conduct post-mortem analysis to improve system resilience.

What We're Looking For:

Strong hands-on experience with Splunk architecture and observability tooling
Expertise in containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and cloud-based infrastructure
Proficient in ETL/data engineering workflows
Background in Energy Trading or Financial Systems is a big plus
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a mission-critical platform in one of the most dynamic sectors.