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Lead C++ Observability Engineer

LSEG

Saint Louis, MO · Senior

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What this role is

Lead the observability strategy and hands-on implementation for real-time market data systems, working across multiple engineering teams to embed monitoring practices and optimize customer experience. This role suits experienced engineers who combine strong C++ skills with observability expertise and can guide teams on building measurable, reliable systems.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Hands-on C++ development proficiency
  • Deep experience with observability engineering including distributed tracing and metrics pipelines
  • Leadership skills to coach teams and influence engineering culture
  • Strong analytical ability for diagnosing distributed systems and customer impact
  • Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have

  • Strong SLI/SLO design background for latency-sensitive systems
  • End-to-end telemetry solution design across multiple services
  • Cloud-native and containerized environment experience
  • API-driven and GitOps workflows with config-as-code
  • eBPF diagnostic capabilities for tracing and profiling

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