Our client is looking for a Product and Platform Specialist to join their team on a six month initial contract, working three days a week onsite in London. This role is Inside IR35.

The Product and Platform Specialist - Principal will own the end-to-end product and platform strategy for an observability and telemetry ecosystem, covering OTEL collectors, OTEL/OPAM agents, Kafka-based data pipelines, and time-series data platforms.

The role is hands-on at the blueprint, POC, and platform design level, with strong accountability for tool selection, platform roadmap, and value realization.

Core Experience
* 12+ years in platform, product, or observability engineering roles, with principal-level responsibility.
* Strong experience with OpenTelemetry (OTEL) ecosystems.
* Deep understanding of Kafka-based data pipelines.
* Proven experience with time-series databases (e.g., Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics, OpenSearch, InfluxDB, etc.).


LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.