Sr Engineer - Observability

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, deploy, and maintain backend services in Golang for Alert notification infrastructure.
• Create secure APIs and manage them to facilitate seamless integration with various systems and services.
• Deploy, scale, and manage applications using Kubernetes to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
• Design highly available distributed alert notification systems that can scale horizontally and provide deterministic behavior.
• Implement effective caching techniques to optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration across platforms.
• Foster an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute.
• Approach challenges with curiosity, seeking innovative solutions and being open to learning new technologies.
• Demonstrate courage in tackling complex problems and take full ownership of work from inception to deployment and maintenance.

Requirements

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in Golang; other compiled languages like Java, C++, C are acceptable.
• Strong experience with API development and integration.
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes and containerization technologies.
• Familiarity with alert notification systems and tools like Prometheus Alert Manager.
• Knowledge of caching techniques, distributed systems, and performance optimization.
• Experience with open-source technologies such as OpenTelemetry, Kafka, GoAlert, Grafana, InfluxDB, Elastic, and ClickHouse.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to thrive in a large team environment.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Curiosity to learn and explore new technologies and methodologies.
• Willingness to take on challenges and advocate for innovative solutions.
• Proactive self-starter with a sense of ownership and accountability.

Nice to Have

• Experience with open-source telemetry and monitoring tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid work arrangements.
• Familiarity with performance optimization in large-scale distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay based on factors such as labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Additional benefits such as 401(k), employee discount, short-term and long-term disability, paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation.
• Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career advancement.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment valuing diversity and collaboration.