Associate Observability Engineer

Asda, a leading British retailer, is seeking an Associate Observability Engineer to join their technology team at Asda House. This entry-level position offers an exciting opportunity to work with modern observability tools and practices, particularly focusing on New Relic implementation. The role combines hands-on technical work with collaborative team engagement, making it perfect for someone starting their career in DevOps and observability engineering.

The position involves working closely with observability engineers to implement crucial monitoring, logging, and tracing capabilities across Asda's systems. You'll be instrumental in enhancing system reliability and performance while gaining valuable experience with industry-standard tools and practices. The role offers a structured path for growth, starting with New Relic development and gradually expanding to broader observability responsibilities.

Working in a hybrid environment (minimum 3 days in office), you'll benefit from direct mentorship and collaboration with experienced team members. The position comes with comprehensive benefits, including bonus potential, matched pension contributions, and extensive healthcare coverage. Asda's commitment to work-life balance and inclusive culture, combined with their focus on retail innovation, makes this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in observability engineering.

The role offers hands-on experience with modern observability tools, OpenTelemetry standards, and DevOps practices. You'll be involved in real-world projects, contributing to the reliability and performance of systems that serve millions of customers. The position provides a unique blend of technical challenge and business impact, with clear progression opportunities within a major retail organization.