What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Observability Engineer position at LPL Financial?
Job Overview :
We are currently seeking a Senior Observability Engineer. The primary focus of this role is to research, develop, and deploy monitoring / observability capabilities which will facilitate both proactive and post root-cause analysis, capacity trending, effective escalation, and rapid recovery of service-affecting incidents that may arise in the environment that may prevent our advisors and investors from success.
Responsibilities :
Design, implement, and maintain observability solutions using AWS CloudWatch, Dynatrace, ELK logging, and other relevant monitoring tools.
Develop and standardize observability practices, ensuring comprehensive visibility into application and infrastructure health.
Integrate OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing and improve end-to-end system observability.
Implement Monitoring as Code principles using infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
Collaborate with SREs, DevOps, and Software Engineers to define and enforce best practices for monitoring, logging, and alerting.
Optimize performance monitoring, anomaly detection, and automated incident response strategies.
Create dashboards, alerts, and reports to provide actionable insights into system performance and availability.
Drive observability-related incident investigations, root cause analysis, and post-mortem processes.
Continuously evaluate and introduce new observability tools and methodologies to enhance system resilience.
Assist in major incidents, as needed, and participate in oncall rotation for tool support.
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirements :
7 years of experience in observability, monitoring, or site reliability engineering.
Knowledge of AIOps and predictive monitoring techniques.
Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Advanced knowledge troubleshooting and monitoring using Dynatrace and other related APM Tools. Dynatrace associate or master certification preferred
Rich experience in metrics and observability and logging tools, such as SolarWinds / ELK / Kibana, experience in debugging system / processes / applications, and keen troubleshooting instincts
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Experience with Monitoring as Code (MaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architectures.
Cross-platform knowledge and professional certifications in Windows Server, Linux / AIX, Networking, Virtualization, Database (MSSQL / Oracle), Cloud Computing (AWS / Azure), IBM / EMC / INFINIDAT Storage Platforms
Experience with middleware service layers, such as F5, Tibco, Datapower, MuleSoft, caching technologies, Database technologies such as MSSQL, Oracle, MySQL, Aurora RDM, MapR, Authentication such as PingFederate, Forgerock, and Robotic Process Automation such as Workfusion
Core Competencies :
Work well in a team-oriented environment with like-minded strong technical staff and Leaders. Be willing to ask questions and also help others when needed.
Pay Range :
92,288-$153,813 / yearActual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Company Overview :
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq : LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join LPL Financial : Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity
At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.
Salary : $92,288 - $153,813
