Associate Observability Engineer

Thinkahead; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

AHEAD invites you to join LAUNCH, its Associate Development Program, as an Associate Observability Engineer (Internally known as an Associate Technical Consultant). You'll start with a 3-month training in our Observability practice and then move to client projects based on skill and interest.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree by Jan 11, 2026, U.S. work authorization, internship/co-op/research experience in IT or software, and a completed technical bootcamp.

Qualifications

• U.S. work authorization is required.
• Graduated with a technical degree by 01/11/2026.
• Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in IT, software, or related field is a plus.
• Successful completion in a technical bootcamp.

Skills

Python

Java

.NET

Communication

Education

Technical degree by Jan 11, 2026

Job description

LAUNCH - Join AHEAD's Associate Development Program

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual’s race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.

Associate Observability Engineer

(Internally known as an Associate Technical Consultant)

As an Associate Engineer in LAUNCH, you will start out in a 3-month training program within our Observability practice. Upon completion of LAUNCH, you will have the opportunity to work on client projects based on skillset, personal interest, and business needs.

• Innovative Thinkers
• Enthusiastic Collaborators
• Creative Problem Solvers
• Curious Self - Starters
• Ability to communicate effectively across teams, and build positive relationships
• Demonstrate ability to work on teams, collaborate on projects, and contribute to the overall successful delivery of projects
• Demonstrate drive and proactiveness to get things done, be solutions-oriented, and enjoy solving complex problems
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, curiosity, creativity, courage, critical thinking, and a desire to use technology to search for new and innovative solutions to problems
• Exercise sound reasoning, ingenuity, and inclusive perspectives to analyze issues, solve problems and make recommendations
• Ability to execute, manage competing priorities, and deliver to deadlines
• Document observability systems, solutions, and operational procedures thoroughly
• General software engineering and scripting proficiency (Python, Java, .NET)
• Existing U.S. work authorization is required
• Graduated with a degree in technical discipline by 1/11/2026
• Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in IT, software, or relevant field is a plus
• Successful completion in a technical-related bootcamp

We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this role.

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings ("OTE") for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid company holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

Use of AI:

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice or contact us at [e-mail].

You may opt-out of the review or analysis of your application and resume by AI tools by using the General Application. Please include the role you wish to apply for in the Additional Information field. You may also choose to opt-out of recording and transcription at any time, including after joining an interview. Candidates will not be penalized for choosing to opt-out.