Senior Datadog Engineer

Almont, CO, US • Posted 5 days ago • Updated 5 days ago
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A Senior Datadog Engineer and architect responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex enterprise software systems. This role involves leading technical projects, implementing scalable architectures, and guiding junior team members. The position requires deep expertise in software development, cloud automation, observability solutions, and project leadership to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable, robust software architectures that meet complex business requirements.
  • Write efficient, maintainable code across multiple programming languages including Python, Bash, PowerShell, and YAML.
  • Lead development efforts for large projects, ensuring adherence to best practices, code quality, and performance standards.
  • Develop and operationalize observability strategies using Datadog for applications, infrastructure, cloud, and security monitoring.
  • Architect dashboards, monitors, and alerting frameworks tailored to operational and business needs.
  • Conduct thorough code reviews, providing feedback to promote best practices and foster team growth.
  • Lead deployment and configuration of Datadog agents, integrations, and APIs across hybrid and multi-cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premises data centers.
  • Integrate Datadog with CI/CD pipelines, logging systems, and collaboration tools, including Slack, ServiceNow, and Jira.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to optimize system performance, reliability, and security.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, participating in technical decision-making, project planning, and knowledge sharing initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or 9 years of experience with a high school diploma.
  • Willingness to obtain Datadog APM and Distributed Tracing Fundamentals Certification.
  • Proven hands-on experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, YAML, and automation scripting.
  • Strong experience with Datadog infrastructure and application performance monitoring and synthetic tracing.
  • Demonstrated experience as a Cloud DevOps and Automation Engineer.
  • Proficiency with version control systems such as Git, AWS CodeCommit, and SVN, including branching strategies.
  • Knowledge of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline implementation and integration.
  • Skilled in assessing risks and technical opportunities through strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with technical and non-technical teams.
  • Ability to learn rapidly and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
  • Leadership qualities to motivate teams, set goals, and drive projects to successful completion.
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required. (Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust 6C clearance).

Publishing Pay Range: $95.00 - $100.00 hourly

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

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  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 112511
  • Posted 5 days ago

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About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

Please visit GDH's website for notice of collection for California applicants.

 

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