Custom Software Engineer - Datadog & Observability Specialist

Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Deliver predictive and intelligent delivery approaches based on automation and analytics. Drive the automation of delivery analytics to gather insights from data.
Must have skills : Datadog
Good to have skills : Application Performance Management (APM) Architecture
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary Role Description: We are seeking a skilled and proactive Datadog Engineer to support the consolidation of observability tooling into Datadog. This role will be instrumental in implementing scalable, standardized, and automated monitoring solutions across a diverse infrastructure landscape, enabling real-time insights and proactive incident management. Must Have Skills: - Datadog Product Expertise (Infra, APM, Metric collection, Ingestion, Dashboard creation and optimization) - Python / Ansible Key Responsibilities Design, configure, and maintain Datadog integrations across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. Design, configure, and maintain Datadog dashboards and visualization layers. Develop and enforce dashboard, alert, logging, SLO/SLIs, and naming/tagging standards. Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to onboard services into Datadog. Support self-service onboarding and champion the Observability Champion Network for training and adoption. Work closely with AIOps architects, SREs, and delivery teams to align observability goals with business outcomes. Participate in deep-dive sessions to define KPIs, golden signals, and service-level objectives (SLOs). Required Skills 3+ years of experience with Datadog in enterprise environments. Strong understanding of observability principles, including metrics, logs, traces, and service dependencies. Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration. Knowledge of ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and integration patterns. Professional Attributes: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Educational Qualification and Certification: Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.