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Senior Observability Engineer (Azure Cloud)
Onsite 3x/week in Deerfield or Chantilly, VA
Exp: 12+yrs
Interview Process: first one is video tech interview, second one is on site tech interview
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Observability Engineer (Cloud) to join our team and establish enterprise-wide standards and designs for full-stack observability using Dynatrace. This role involves creating processes and coordinating with internal customers and the engineering, operations, and architectural community. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive computer education with cloud infrastructure experience and a solid understanding of observability practices from a software perspective. A strong grasp of both is essential for success.
You will design and implement processes for integrating observability solutions into cloud environments, collaborate with stakeholders, and optimize observability practices using your full-stack knowledge. Applying best practices in DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), you will identify and mitigate performance and reliability risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Effective communication with end users, executives, program managers, and engineers is crucial. The role will encompass Observability Engineering functions, where you will help define processes and actively participate in establishing enterprise-wide observability design standards and onboarding analysis.
Your responsibilities include driving tasks related to enterprise-wide observability design standards and conducting Observability Engineering reviews. You will assist Platform and Product teams with proof of concepts and evaluations to solve observability challenges or enhance monitoring processes. Additionally, you will work with Business Product teams to understand their designs as they move to our new observability platform design or modify their applications. Collaboration with our cloud engineering, security, and compliance teams is essential to advise on the best design considerations. You will bring a wide range of observability skills (CI/CD and IaC experience), acting as both a knowledgeable software engineer and expert in cloud observability.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Extensive experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure with certification.
Strong understanding of observability practices and tools, especially Dynatrace with certification.
Proficiency in DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Experience in designing and implementing observability solutions.
Effective collaboration with internal customers and engineering teams.
Full-stack development knowledge.
Expertise in identifying and mitigating performance and reliability risks.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience in establishing enterprise-wide observability design standards.
Conducting observability engineering reviews and driving tasks.
Assisting with proof of concepts and evaluations for observability challenges.
Adapting business product designs for new observability platforms.
Collaboration with cloud engineering, security, and compliance teams.
Proficiency in CI/CD tools.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Quick learner, adaptable to change.
Experience in planning, analysis, and translating decisions to action.