Grafana Developer

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a skilled professional to develop and maintain high-performance dashboards using Grafana. This role involves integrating various data sources, ensuring the secure handling of sensitive information, and implementing best practices for monitoring and observability.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in dashboard development, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. The position is hybrid remote with a starting pay of $120,000.00 per year.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience developing dashboards in Grafana.
• Proven ability to integrate Grafana with various data sources.
• Solid understanding of data modelling and query optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-performance dashboards in Grafana.
• Implement best practices for observability and monitoring.
• Document architecture decisions and technical configurations.

Skills

Grafana dashboard development

Integration with APIs

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Data modelling

Problem-solving

Time-series databases

Tools

Grafana

Prometheus

AWS

Elasticsearch

Job description

Eligible: Australian Citizens Only

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain interactive and high-performance dashboards in Grafana
• Build visually compelling and user-friendly data visualisations tailored to business and operational needs
• Integrate Grafana with multiple data sources including:
• REST APIs and microservices
• Relational databases (SQL-based systems)
• Time-series databases
• Message queues and streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka or equivalents)
• Develop custom panels, plugins, and extensions for Grafana where required
• Work closely with data engineers, DevOps teams, and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective dashboards
• Optimise dashboard performance, query efficiency, and data retrieval processes
• Implement best practices for observability, monitoring, and alerting
• Ensure secure handling and presentation of sensitive government data
• Document solutions, architecture decisions, and technical configurations

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience developing dashboards and visualisations in Grafana
• Proven experience integrating Grafana with multiple heterogeneous data sources:
• APIs (REST/GraphQL)
• SQL/NoSQL databases
• Event streaming or queue systems
• Strong proficiency in:
• JavaScript
• HTML
• CSS
• Solid understanding of data modelling and query optimisation for visual analytics
• Experience working in large-scale or enterprise environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a contract setting

Nice to Have

• Experience developing Grafana plugins or extensions
• Familiarity with backend development (Node.js or similar frameworks)
• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Loki, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch, etc.)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience working within government or regulated environments
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical dashboards and insights
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong time management and ability to deliver within contract timelines

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you an Australian citizen?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney NSW