Software Engineer (Observability & Infrastructure)

GFT Technologies; Colombia; A distancia; COP 147.994.672 - 221.992.008; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Prepaid Medical Insurance

Rewards Program

Learning Academy

Long-term engagement opportunity

Descripción de la vacante

A reputable technology company in Colombia is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to enhance its observability platforms and infrastructure. The role involves working with large-scale observability systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving technical projects to completion. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in backend development, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in tools like Kubernetes and Terraform. Competitive benefits include prepaid medical insurance and continuous learning opportunities.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in Backend, Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering roles.
• Proven ability to independently drive focused technical projects to completion.
• Strong proficiency with Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to high-impact projects focused on log optimization.
• Participate in analyzing log data patterns to identify sources of log volume.
• Collaborate with Product, Infrastructure, Data, and SRE teams to provide solutions.

Conocimientos

Backend Development

Infrastructure Management

Site Reliability Engineering

Log Data Analysis

Kubernetes

Terraform

Observability Systems

Herramientas

OpenTelemetry

Flink

Fluent

ELK Stack

Chronosphere

Splunk

Descripción del empleo

💙 We’re Looking for a Software Engineer (Observability & Infrastructure) 🌎

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to contribute to high-impact projects focused on log optimization, observability platforms, and developer tooling improvements.

This is a hands‑on, analytical role ideal for engineers who enjoy working across backend, infrastructure, and SRE domains, transforming ambiguous challenges into simple, scalable, and cost‑efficient solutions.

3+ years of experience in Backend, Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering roles.

Proven ability to independently drive focused technical projects to completion.

🔹 Observability & Monitoring:

Demonstrated expertise in large‑scale observability systems such as:

• OpenTelemetry
• Flink
• Fluent
• ELK Stack
• Chronosphere
• Splunk

Strong proficiency with Kubernetes.

Hands‑on experience with Terraform.

Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts

Experience with data analysis and processing large datasets.

Experience using querying tools to interpret and analyze log data

🔹 Ways of Working:

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Strong product mindset — you care about the “what” and the “why,” not just the “how.”

Ability to take ambiguous requirements and rapidly iterate toward practical, working solutions.

🔹 Participate in projects such as:

• Analyzing log data patterns to identify the largest sources of log volume and associated costs.
• Reviewing Python and Kotlin code to remove unused log events.
• Supporting developers (e.g., assisting engineers with configuration tooling issues).

🔹 Collaborate closely with Product, Infrastructure, Data, and SRE teams to understand pain points and translate them into simple, powerful solutions.

🔹 Document the full project lifecycle, including analysis, findings, and recommendations.

⭐ Nice to Have

🔹 Experience working in large‑scale distributed environments.

🔹 Exposure to cost optimization initiatives within cloud ecosystems.

🔹 Familiarity with internal developer platforms and tooling.

🏥 Prepaid Medical Insurance: Supporting your health and well‑being.

🎁 Rewards Program: Redeem points for technology, restaurants, and more.

📚 Learning Academy: Continuous professional development opportunities.

📄 Long‑term engagement opportunity with stability and impact.

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