Senior Observability Engineer, Platform Engineering

Irvine, CA or San Antonio, TX (Hybrid) – 12+ month contract

About the role

Solugenix is seeking a highly skilled Senior Observability Engineer to design, implement, and optimize modern observability solutions across cloud-native environments. This role will focus on building scalable observability frameworks, improving system reliability, and enabling proactive monitoring for critical applications and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  • Design, build, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
  • Develop reusable infrastructure modules and maintain infrastructure provisioning standards.
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate infrastructure and application deployments.
  • Improve deployment reliability through automation and infrastructure best practices.
• Backend Development:
  • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI.
  • Build backend services that support observability workflows, telemetry processing, and integrations.
  • Optimize services for performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Troubleshoot application and API performance issues.
• Observability & Monitoring:
  • Design and implement observability solutions using OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing, metrics, and logging.
  • Configure and maintain Datadog dashboards, monitors, alerts, and Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
  • Develop monitoring strategies to improve system visibility and reduce incident response times.
  • Analyze telemetry data to identify performance bottlenecks and reliability issues.
  • Establish alerting thresholds and monitoring standards to support production operations.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 10+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, software engineering, or observability engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Proficiency in Python and backend API development using FastAPI.
• Experience implementing observability frameworks using OpenTelemetry.
• Strong experience with Datadog, including dashboards, monitors, alerting, and SLO management.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and microservices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and deployment automation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized expertise in Python/FastAPI development, Kubernetes, Terraform, and OpenTelemetry.
• Experience using OpenTelemetry data to build and automate observability dashboards.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk.
• Experience supporting high-availability production environments.

Pay

Pay range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $90/hour to $110/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

About Solugenix

Solugenix is a leader in IT services, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, exceptional talent, and managed services to global enterprises. With extensive expertise in highly regulated and complex industries, we are a trusted partner for integrating advanced technologies with streamlined processes. Our solutions drive growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance, providing clients with reliability and a strong competitive edge.

Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, Solugenix is proud of its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our recent expansion, with new offices in the Dominican Republic, Jakarta, and the Philippines, underscores our growing global presence and ability to offer world-class technology solutions. Partnering with Solugenix means more than just business—it means having a dedicated ally focused on your success in today's fast-evolving digital world.