Java Architect
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We are looking for someone to design and implement an observability model for a bank's payments platform, leveraging Dynatrace and OpenTelemetry to improve infrastructure and application monitoring while reducing alert noise. Enhance business service-level observability by developing scalable approaches for transaction tracking, health indicators, and near real-time visibility across the end-to-end payments processing lifecycle.
emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm Specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions.
We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.
Responsibilities
- Architect a collision-free environment by defining standards for Dynatrace and OpenTelemetry coexistence, including collector configurations and agent prioritization.
- Build infrastructure observability frameworks with advanced, noise-free metrics (e.g., latency-based health indicators) and AI-enhanced alerting systems.
- Develop multi-model approaches for application/business service observability, incorporating transaction volume trending, real-time message reconciliation, and topology-aware monitoring for diverse services.
- Leverage OpenTelemetry for instrumentation in custom applications and Dynatrace for aggregation, shifting from SQL-based views to tool-driven dashboards and APIs.
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Requirements
- 5+ years in observability architecture, with deep expertise in OpenTelemetry (e.g., semantic conventions, exporters) and Dynatrace (e.g., PurePath tracing, service modeling).
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and business process monitoring in financial or transaction-heavy environments.
- Proficiency in infrastructure metrics (MQ, JVM, threads) and tools for data visualization (e.g., Grafana integration).
- Experience with cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, AWS/Azure) and scripting for automation.
- Advanced degree in IT or Engineering; certifications in observability tools or cloud architecture.
Nice to Haves
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Familiarity with AI-enhanced monitoring techniques.
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Experience in leading observability transformation initiatives.
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Understanding of Agile methodologies in observability architecture.
If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential.
