Platform Engineer

• Implement OpenTelemetry within application codebases and managing Otel tooling and services
• Architect, implement, and manage an observability stack based on Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Mimir, Tempo, and other related technologies within a Kubernetes environment
• Ensure comprehensive monitoring, logging, and tracing coverage for microservices and Kubernetes clusters
• Collaborate with development and platform teams to create meaningful dashboards, alerts, and automated incident responses
• Continuously improve the observability platform for scalability, multi-tenancy, and reliability
• Support and mentor teams in adopting best practices for instrumentation and monitoring
• Implement automation and infrastructure-as-code practices for managing observability infrastructure using Terraform, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines
• Integrate observability tooling with other cloud services and on-premise infrastructure as required
• Ensure security and compliance standards are met, focusing on auditability and data integrity within the observability stack

• Experience working with Kubernetes, particularly in managing observability for containerised applications
• Deep knowledge of the open-source Grafana stack, including Mimir, Loki, Tempo, and Beyla
• Experience building and managing observability pipelines in a cloud environment (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience utilising SaaS-based observability platforms such as New Relic
• Strong automation skills and experience with IaC tools such as Terraform and Helm
• Proficient in scripting and programming languages such as Node, Python, Go, or Shell
• A customer-first mentality, with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience supporting development teams with production monitoring and root cause analysis

AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications are highly regarded

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription