Application Observability Engineer

Metronet

. Maintain and optimize the enterprise observability platform including Grafana, Grafana Tempo, Dynatrace, Splunk, and syslog .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and optimizing observability platforms, including Grafana and Dynatrace, while effectively troubleshooting application performance issues. Proficient in collaborating with engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers to enhance operational efficiency and knowledge sharing.

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GrafanaDynatraceSplunkLinux SystemsKubernetes

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Hard Skills

ObservabilityApplication Performance MonitoringScripting LanguagesNetworking FundamentalsInfrastructure-as-Code

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Grafana TempoSyslogTerraformAnsible

Industry Keywords

TelecomDistributed SystemsCI/CD PipelinesDevOps Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDistributed SystemsDNSGrafanaKubernetesLinuxPythonSplunkTCP/IPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and optimize the enterprise observability platform including Grafana, Grafana Tempo, Dynatrace, Splunk, and syslog
Monitor system health and performance metrics to proactively identify and resolve potential issues
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to application performance, reliability, and functionality
Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for observability and performance issues
Create and maintain dashboards, alerts, and reports to support operational visibility
Collaborate with network engineering and automation teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of monitoring systems
Lead root cause analysis for critical incidents and contribute to post-mortem processes
Mentor junior engineers on observability tooling and troubleshooting methodologies
Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to support knowledge sharing and operational efficiency
Participate in on-call rotations and incident response as needed
Perform other job-related duties as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in observability, operations, or related infrastructure roles
Hands-on experience with Grafana, Grafana Tempo, Dynatrace, Splunk, and syslog
Strong proficiency with Linux systems and command-line tools
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, etc.)
Experience with Kubernetes and containerized application environments
Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, Bash, or similar)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a remote setting
Willingness to work as a team and independently
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Experience in telecom or large-scale distributed systems environments
Familiarity with distributed tracing and APM concepts
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Benefits

Comp & perks

80% of medical premiums paid by the company
Company-paid disability and life insurance
401(k)-company match
Discounted services within coverage areas
Competitive total compensation package
Locally owned, friendly, and fun atmosphere
Equal opportunity employment