Senior Observability Engineer

Based in Portugal, Wire IT is your specialized IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience driven by an experienced and senior team that helps clients make the right decisions in a fast-moving market.

Wire IT's ambition is to grow while keeping true to its nature: agile, people-centered, and fun. As we like to say: Its not only what we do, its how we manage that truly make the difference.

If you're looking for more than just a job - if you're looking for a place where you can truly make a difference - you might be the next person to join WIRE IT.

Role: Senior Observability Engineer

Location: Hybrid, Portugal

Required skills:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in modern observability, with a focus on cloud technologies and automation tools

Technical skills:

Proven experience in designing and implementing observability solutions using open standards
Proficiency with observability tools such as Dynatrace and Datadog
Strong understanding of cloud environments, preferably Azure
Experience in software development is highly valued
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Strong communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and methodologies
Experience with other monitoring and observability tools
Knowledge of additional cloud platforms and services
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
Understanding of security best practices and their application to observability

Soft skills:

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Tasks:

Design, implement, and manage observability solutions to monitor the health and performance of systems and applications
Create and manage dashboards, alerts, and reports to provide actionable insights into system behavior and performance
Utilize tools like Dynatrace (preferred) and Datadog to build comprehensive observability platforms
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to observability and monitoring
Develop and maintain documentation for observability solutions, including best practices and standards
Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate observability practices into the CI/CD pipeline
Promote observability best practices across teams and ensure consistent adoption
Continuously evaluate and implement new observability tools and technologies
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on observability practices

We offer:

No-term full-time contract;
Health Insurance;
22 days of paid vacation;
4 extra days annually (Carnival, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Birthday);
Meal Allowance on card (Coverflex);
Referral Bonus;
Special discounts and flex options;
Annual training budget;
A great team-oriented culture;
Chance to become part of a dynamically growing international company;
Challenging projects providing unique opportunities to grow and learn.

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