Observability Engineer/Developer - Grafana

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Wipro Technologies is seeking an experienced Observability Engineer/Developer with advanced knowledge of Grafana Stack design, best practices, and standards. As a member of the Wipro team you will be required to

- Design, implement, and configure Grafana dashboards and visualizations to meet the monitoring and observability needs of various teams.

- Integrate Grafana with diverse data sources, including time-series databases (e.g., Prometheus, InfluxDB), logging systems (e.g., Elasticsearch, Loki), and APM tools.

- Develop and maintain Grafana data source plugins and query language extensions as needed.

- Collaborate with development, operations, and other teams to understand their monitoring requirements and translate them into effective Grafana solutions.

- Define and implement the best practices for Grafana dashboard design, organization, and user access control.

- Automate the deployment and management of Grafana infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles and tools.

- Troubleshoot issues related to Grafana configuration, data connectivity, and dashboard performance.

- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for Grafana setups, dashboards, and workflows.

- Stay up to date with the latest Grafana features, updates, and best practices.

- Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization efforts for the Grafana platform.

- Ensure the security and compliance of the Grafana environment and data.

- Provide training and support to end-users on how to effectively utilize Grafana dashboards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

PREFERRED SKILLS :

- Strong hands-on experience with Grafana configuration, dashboard creation, and alert setup.

- Proficiency in querying and visualizing data from at least one major time-series database (e.g., Prometheus, InfluxDB, Graphite).

- Understanding of monitoring and observability principles and best practices.

- Experience with Linux operating systems and command-line interface.

- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.

- Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong communication (both written and verbal) and collaboration skills.

- Ability to document technical solutions clearly and concisely.

- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for automation and data analysis.

GOOD TO HAVE SKILLS :

- Experience with other monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus Alertmanager, Loki, Elasticsearch, APM platforms).

ADDITIONAL NOTES :

- The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for data visualization and problem-solving.

- This role may involve working closely with cross-functional teams to implement and support their monitoring needs.