Full-Time
Senior Observability Engineer
Experian
1-10 employees
Venture capital arm funding data startups
No salary listed
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Hybrid
Hybrid role; must be in Hyderabad, India with some on-site days.
Bachelor's
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- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7–10 years of experience in Observability Engineering, Monitoring Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Operations, or related technology roles.
- Hands-on experience with Dynatrace as a primary observability platform.
- Automation scripting experience using Python and Shell.
- Hands-on experience managing or supporting infrastructure in AWS Cloud environments.
- Experience with infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and event correlation.
- 5+ years of experience working in DevOps environments with exposure to CI/CD, automation, cloud platforms, and operational support practices.
- 3+ years of experience working with partners, development teams, platform teams, and operations teams to implement monitoring and observability solutions.
- Be the Observability SME, providing technical consultation and hands-on expertise in implementing observability solutions.
- Manage observability solutions using Dynatrace, ensuring monitoring of applications, infrastructure, services, and user experience.
- Develop automation scripts using Python and Shell scripting or similar to improve monitoring setup, alerting, reporting, dashboard creation, and operational workflows.
- Manage observability infrastructure in cloud and support migration of On-Prem Infrastructure to Cloud.
- Configure alerts to improve proactive monitoring and reduce noise, false positives, and operational inefficiencies.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Operations, Developers, and Platform teams to embed observability into the software delivery lifecycle.
- Help develop SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets to improve service reliability and operational visibility.
- Troubleshoot complex monitoring, telemetry, and platform issues across distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native environments.
- Support continuous improvement of incident management workflows by integrating observability insights into operational processes.
- Contribute to observability standards, documentation, best practices, and knowledge-sharing across teams.
- Work with partners to understand monitoring requirements and translate them into scalable observability solutions.
- Hands-on experience with open-source observability solutions like Prometheus and Grafana.
- Any cloud observability certification (e.g., Dynatrace, Datadog, and Splunk).
- Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Developer – AWS preferred).
- 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments.
- Knowledge of ITIL, ITSM, and ServiceNow Event Management.
- Experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation and provisioning.
- 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
- Hands-on experience with Datadog.
- Working knowledge of OpenTelemetry for standardized telemetry collection across traces, metrics, and logs.
- Familiarity with ITIL, ITSM, incident management, and ServiceNow Event Management.
Experian Ventures is the venture capital arm of Experian, a global information services company. It provides investment capital and strategic partnerships to startups, helping them grow by leveraging Experian’s data assets, technology, and global network. The fund focuses on backing entrepreneurs who can disrupt data- and tech-driven markets, using Experian’s platforms and reach to accelerate portfolio companies. Unlike standalone funds, it differentiates itself with access to Experian’s scale, data resources, and worldwide offices, enabling closer collaboration and faster go-to-market support. The goal is to fund and mentor startups that can shape the future of information services while expanding Experian’s ecosystem and influence across regions.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$82M
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, California
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY26 organic revenue grew 8%, and benchmark operating profit rose 15%.
- Experian launched Snapchat AI Sponsored Snaps on April 28, 2026.
- VantageScore 4.0 through Experian Connect expands rental screening with Zillow adoption.
What critics are saying
- CFPB’s January 7, 2025 lawsuit over dispute handling continues through 2026.
- Generative AI helps banks build internal risk tools, threatening bureau disintermediation.
- Revenue still depends on lending cycles; cautious banks slowed credit-card issuance in FY26.
What makes Experian unique
- Experian’s global bureau scale spans North America, Brazil, and the UK.
- Ascend combines proprietary credit data, identity, fraud, and financial-crime workflows.
- KYC360 acquisition, closed July 17, 2026, deepens compliance and onboarding capabilities.
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Experian reported a 26% increase in statutory pre-tax profit to $1.95 billion and announced a $1 billion share buyback programme, yet its stock plunged 7% as investors focused on conservative growth forecasts and AI concerns. The data analytics company posted full-year revenue of $8.45 billion with 15% growth in benchmark operating profit. However, its fiscal 2027 organic revenue growth guidance of 6-8% fell below the 8% analyst consensus. CEO Brian Cassin cited economic volatility and cautious banking clients slowing credit card issuance. The sell-off reflects investor anxiety that generative AI could make traditional credit checking obsolete. Markets interpreted the massive buyback as defensive rather than transformational, questioning whether Experian can compete as banks develop internal AI tools for risk analysis.
Experian has launched an AI chatbot on Snapchat to provide financial advice, targeting younger consumers on a platform they already use. The credit bureau aims to deliver trusted financial information to help build financial literacy amongst users who might not otherwise seek professional guidance. Rob Burnette, CEO of Outlook Financial Center, views AI chatbots as useful tools for answering broad financial questions, such as improving credit scores. However, he cautions that AI cannot address individual circumstances without specific personal data, which users should avoid sharing online. Burnette recommends verifying information sources when using AI chatbots and consulting human advisers for personalised financial decisions. Whilst not threatened by AI, he emphasises its limitations in handling the nuanced, context-specific nature of personal finance.
Xactus has integrated the Experian Verify Preview Report into its Xactus360 Intelligent Verification Platform, providing lenders with upfront visibility into borrower employment data at no additional cost. The tool allows lenders to see which employment records are available for instant verification before ordering a full verification of employment and income report. Previously, lenders had to order a full VOE/I report to determine if usable data existed. Xactus is the first to embed this capability directly within the credit report workflow, eliminating the need for separate verification relationships or additional steps. The enhancement is automatically included for Xactus clients who order credit reports through the platform and use Experian Verify, requiring no new integrations or workflow changes.
Palenca, a Mexican income verification platform for financial institutions, has raised $4 million in a Series A round led by Experian, with participation from Foundation Capital, Gilgamesh Ventures and Dhow Ventures. The company addresses a critical gap in Mexico's financial inclusion: the lack of reliable income data prevents credit expansion to new segments. Without verifiable income information, financial institutions must either limit their reach or assume greater risk. Palenca's platform validates income from various sources, including informal employment, to integrate them into credit and risk decisions. The funding will develop new data products, expand income source validation and strengthen predictive models using artificial intelligence. The company processed nearly 5 million verifications in 2025 and projects reaching 20 million this year, enabling banks to extend credit to previously excluded populations.
Experian has integrated its AI-powered financial education tools into Snapchat's new AI Sponsored Snaps advertising format, allowing users to ask money questions directly within the app's chat experience. The integration aims to transform everyday messaging into an interactive learning and brand engagement channel for younger users. Snap's investment case hinges on whether its combination of augmented reality, AI and Gen Z engagement can generate profitable revenue. The company reported over 110 million US monthly users and 950 billion chats in Q1 2026. The Experian partnership demonstrates how Snap is testing conversational AI to deepen engagement and improve advertising performance. Snap's narrative projects $7.9 billion revenue and $709.3 million earnings by 2029, requiring 10.2% yearly revenue growth. Some analysts forecast $8.5 billion revenue by 2029, though this depends on AR and AI investments delivering stronger returns than currently expected.