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Onyx Point, Inc.

Software Engineer 3 - 860

Hanover, MD · On-site

$78K - $275K/yr

... observability) * Mentor junior engineers and review code for reliability, clarity, and best ... The salary range for our positions vary depending on accepted contractual position skill level.

Jobgether

$230K/yr

Improve system observability through monitoring, metrics collection, distributed tracing, logging ... This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data ...

Onyx Point, Inc.

Software Engineer 3 - 795

Hanover, MD · On-site

$78K - $275K/yr

... observability) * Mentor junior engineers and review code for reliability, clarity, and best ... The salary range for our positions vary depending on accepted contractual position skill level.

Archer

Sr Staff Engineer, Data Infrastructure

San Jose, CA · On-site

$127K - $172K/yr

... environments. • Observability at Scale: Build high-cardinality monitoring systems using ... contractual, and/or regulatory requirements. Company : Archer is an aerospace company that ...

CGI Inc.

Senior Operations Analyst (SRE)

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Observability & Incident Response • Drive distributed tracing adoption using OpenTelemetry with ... contractual SLA/SLO obligations. • Certifications: CKA/CKAD, Azure Administrator/Architect, ITIL ...

Archer

Sr Staff Site Reliability Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$207K - $259K/yr

Develop and implement comprehensive observability strategies, including monitoring, logging, and ... ITAR, contractual, and/or regulatory requirements. Please note that this is intended to provide a ...

Archer

Sr Staff Site Reliability Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$207K - $259K/yr

Develop and implement comprehensive observability strategies, including monitoring, logging, and ... ITAR, contractual, and/or regulatory requirements. Please note that this is intended to provide a ...

FishEye Software

Radar Software Engineer

Maynard, MA · On-site

$190K/yr

Improve system observability through logging, metrics, alerting, and operational dashboards ... contractual rates. This position requires eligibility to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance; US ...

FishEye Software

Radar Software Engineer

Maynard, MA · On-site

$80K - $190K/yr

Improve system observability through logging, metrics, alerting, and operational dashboards ... contractual rates. This position requires eligibility to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance; US ...

Fisheye Software

Radar Software Engineer

Maynard, MA · On-site

$80K - $190K/yr

Improve system observability through logging, metrics, alerting, and operational dashboards.Enhance ... contractual rates.This position requires eligibility to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance; US ...

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How much do contractual observability engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual observability engineer in the United States is $59.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.92 and $66.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a contractual observability engineer do?

A contractual observability engineer designs and implements systems to monitor and analyze the performance, reliability, and security of software applications and infrastructure. They work with tools like monitoring dashboards, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and troubleshoot issues efficiently, often requiring knowledge of cloud environments and scripting skills.

What is the difference between Contractual Observability Engineer vs Site Reliability Engineer?

AspectContractual Observability EngineerSite Reliability Engineer
Primary FocusImplementing observability tools, monitoring, and logging systemsEnsuring system reliability, scalability, and performance
Skills & CertificationsMonitoring tools, scripting, cloud platformsSystems engineering, automation, incident management
Work EnvironmentDevOps teams, cloud environments, monitoring platformsOperations teams, production systems, automation tools
Industry UsageTech companies, SaaS providers, cloud servicesLarge-scale tech firms, internet services, cloud providers

While both roles involve technical expertise in cloud and systems, a Contractual Observability Engineer primarily focuses on implementing and maintaining observability tools, whereas a Site Reliability Engineer emphasizes system reliability and performance. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and skills to each role.

What is the average salary of a contractual observability engineer?

The average salary of a contractual observability engineer typically ranges from $80,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and specific skills such as monitoring tools and cloud platforms. Contract roles may pay hourly rates between $40 and $80, with variations based on project scope and duration.
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Infographic showing various Contractual Observability Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,952 per year, or $59.6 per hour.

Software Engineer 3 - 860

Onyx Point, Inc.

Hanover, MD • On-site

$78K - $275K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST CURRENTLY HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED).
Seeking a senior engineer who can design, implement, and improve distributed application orchestration logic, mentor peers, and contribute to the architectural direction of the system.
Responsibilities:
  • Design scalable workflows for deploying and managing Kubernetes-native applications
  • Lead the development of reusable Helm charts, GitOps templates, and deployment strategies
  • Build system-aware controllers or agents that automate app lifecycle tasks
  • Contribute to platform-wide architecture decisions (e.g., deployment strategy, multi-cluster config, observability)
  • Mentor junior engineers and review code for reliability, clarity, and best practices
  • Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to ensure secure and compliant deployments

Core Skills:
  • Deep experience with Go or Python in cloud-native contexts
  • Strong Kubernetes experience: CRDs, Helm, GitOps, multi-tenant app deployments
  • Experience with event-driven or agent-based systems (e.g., Kafka, controller patterns)
  • Familiar with infrastructure automation (Terraform, cloud-init, Ansible)
  • Comfortable balancing automation and operator oversight in complex environments

Leadership Traits:
  • Owns end-to-end delivery of system components
  • Helps shape internal standards and shared tooling
  • Guides team through design decisions and tradeoffs
  • Thinks in systems, not just services

Compensation:
We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation. The salary range for our positions vary depending on accepted contractual position skill level. These salaries fall within the range of $78,000 to $275,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations where we hire. The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's work location, specific role, skill set, and level of expertise.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and more
  • Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursement
Additional Perks:
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee referral programs
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Technology allowance
  • A diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture

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