ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

Job Description:
DevOps Engineer - Site Reliability Engineering (Observability)

We are looking for an experienced and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team. This role involves spearheading the Grafana Cloud and Backstage implementations as part of our Observability project. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise in observability tools, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating efficient, reliable systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and manage data sources, including Prometheus and Azure Monitor, to build dashboards in Grafana.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers, system administrators, and software developers to understand monitoring requirements and design robust observability solutions.
• Customize and extend Grafana functionalities by developing and implementing plugins and scripts.
• Enhance visualizations for observability solutions to meet organizational needs.
• Optimize dashboard performance and usability by fine-tuning data queries.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Grafana configuration, data ingestion, and visualizations.
• Participate in the administration, maintenance, and development of observability tools, including Grafana and ELK stack.
• Troubleshoot network communication problems and ensure smooth operations.
• Support Backstage implementation to enhance developer experience within the organization.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with Event Management and Application Monitoring concepts.
• Experience in building and enhancing visualizations for observability solutions.
• Proficiency with observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace, Splunk, Azure Monitor, or AWS CloudWatch.
• Expertise in scripting with one or more of the following languages: Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, JavaScript, Python, or Go.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network communication issues.
• Hands-on experience with the administration, maintenance, and development of Grafana or ELK stack.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of domain experience in monitoring or related fields.
• Comfortable working with both Windows and Linux command lines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team and interact with stakeholders.

Core/Must-Have Skills

• Observability Subject Matter Expertise (SME)
• Prometheus
• Azure Monitor
• Grafana
• Open Telemetry

Good-to-Have Skills

• Proficiency in Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, JavaScript, Python, or Go.
• Familiarity with Backstage implementation.
• Experience troubleshooting network communication problems.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in observability and developer experience.
• A collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• The chance to make an impact on critical infrastructure and monitoring solutions.

If you are passionate about observability, reliability, and working with advanced tools like Grafana and Backstage, we’d love to hear from you!

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include: 

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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