Observability Engineer

act digital; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

act digital is seeking an experienced Observability Engineer to design, implement, and manage monitoring and automation across cloud-based platforms. Hybrid (Lisbon) setup emphasizes proactive observability and scalable dashboards.

You will work with Dynatrace, Datadog, Grafana, and PRTG, shaping best practices and CI/CD integration while mentoring junior engineers. Fluent English and Portuguese are preferred for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in modern observability, with a focus on cloud technologies and automation.
• Proven experience designing and implementing observability solutions using open standards.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and manage observability solutions to monitor health and performance of systems and apps.
• Create and manage dashboards, alerts, and reports for actionable insights into system behavior.
• Utilize observability tools like Dynatrace, Datadog, Grafana, PRTG to build monitoring platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to observability and monitoring.
• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and best practices for observability solutions.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate observability into CI/CD pipelines.
• Promote observability best practices across teams and drive adoption.
• Evaluate and implement new observability tools to enhance monitoring and alerting.

Conhecimentos

Observability design

Dynatrace

Datadog

Grafana

PRTG

Microsoft Azure

CI/CD automation

DevOps practices

Portuguese & English

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are looking for an experienced Observability Engineer to join a team focused on delivering robust monitoring, observability, and automation solutions across critical business platforms. You will play a key role in designing and implementing modern observability practices, enabling proactive monitoring, performance optimization, and operational excellence across cloud-based environments.

Work Model: Hybrid (Lisbon)

Key Responsibilities

• 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 observability tools such as Dynatrace, Datadog, Grafana, PRTG, or similar technologies to build comprehensive monitoring platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to observability and monitoring.
• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and best practices for observability solutions.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate observability practices into CI/CD pipelines.
• Promote observability best practices across internal teams and support consistent adoption throughout the organization.
• Evaluate and implement new observability tools and technologies to enhance monitoring and alerting capabilities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on observability practices and tools.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in modern observability, with a focus on cloud technologies and automation.
• Proven experience designing and implementing observability solutions using open standards.
• Hands-on experience with observability platforms such as Dynatrace, Datadog, Grafana, and/or PRTG.
• Strong understanding of cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Previous software development experience is highly valued.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD methodologies, and automation tools.
• Understanding of security best practices and their application within observability frameworks.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and methodologies.
• Fluent Portuguese and professional English (minimum B2 level).

If you're passionate about observability, cloud technologies, and building reliable monitoring solutions that drive operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.