We are looking for an Observability Team Leader to join our Digital Technology team based at Trinity or Westwood. We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone!
Observability Team Leader
Here's what you'll be doing
Are you ready to take the lead in revolutionising our observability platform? Join E.ON UK's Digital Technology team as an Observability Team Leader and be at the forefront of driving our platform to new heights. As a visionary in this role, you will have the power to shape the future of our observability platform, ensuring it not only meets stakeholder requirements but also delivers unparalleled value and impact for our organisation.
1. Own and drive E.ON UK's observability platform, roadmap, and strategy, ensuring it meets stakeholder requirements and provides value for the organization.
2. Develop and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, understanding their future strategic needs.
3. Showcase the value that the platform brings to the business, promoting the achievements and capabilities of the Observability team to the wider community.
4. Take a hands-on approach to designing, creating, implementing, and delivering innovative observability capabilities, managing a backlog and pipeline of activity for business stakeholders.
5. Establish and maintain best practices and standards for implementing the platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, governance, and compliance.
6. Provide technical leadership on the latest capabilities of the platform, staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving technology landscape.
7. Foster the growth and skill development of your team members through mentoring and guidance.
8. Lead technical discussions and requirements analysis with the business to ensure value-driven implementation.
9. Make recommendations for strategic projects to improve the monitoring and observability platform, including resourcing needs.
10. Represent the UK Digital Technology team with E.ON Group and other regional units, collaborating and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
11. Engage with technology vendors and partners to explore joint ventures and leverage the latest technology advancements.
12. Enjoy working within a flat hierarchy where your voice will always be heard.
13. Create a personal development plan supported by coaching, mentorship, training, and conferences, all facilitated by our excellent learning and development platform.
What we need from you
1. Educated to Degree Level or similar experience.
2. 5 years' Team Management experience in a technical environment.
3. 3 years' experience in an Observability or Application Performance Management role.
4. Experience with AWS, Azure, Product, DevOps, and CI/CD.
5. Experience working in an international environment.
Here's what you need to know
1. Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings.
2. Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives.
3. Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we're committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
4. Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
5. Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.
At a glance
Reference no.: 232980 Closing date: 07/01/2025 Salary: £69,033 - £82,382
Get in touch
For more information about the role please contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist Joanna Waldron- Joanna.waldron@eon-uk.com
About us
E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr