Senior Specialist, Cloud Observability Lead

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Nov 25, 2024
KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Specialist, Cloud Observability Lead to join our Managed Services practice. Responsibilities Develop and implement a unified observability strategy, including the selection of tools and platforms that enhance monitoring, logging, and diagnostic capabilities across M&O services Lead the integration of observability tools and practices into the software development lifecycle, ensuring that applications are designed with monitoring and operational intelligence in mind Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to establish observability best practices, including the creation of dashboards, alerts, and reporting mechanisms for real-time and historical analysis Conduct training sessions and workshops to elevate the observability knowledge and skills of M&O teams, fostering a culture of performance optimization and proactive issue resolution Drive continuous improvement efforts by leveraging observability insights to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for system enhancements Evaluate and recommend new observability technologies and methodologies that can provide competitive advantages or operational efficiencies for KPMG Qualifications Minimum three years of recent experience in technology roles with a focus on observability, monitoring, or systems performance, including a minimum three years in a leadership position Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Deep understanding of observability principles and technologies (for example, logging, monitoring, tracing) and experience with leading observability platforms (for example, Splunk, Datadog, New Relic) Proven experience in integrating observability tools and practices into software development and operational processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to derive insights and actionable recommendations from data Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of working collaboratively across diverse teams and conveying complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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