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Observability Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$70 - $85/hr

Observability Engineering Design and implement enterprise observability solutions across metrics, logs, and distributed traces. Develop instrumentation standards using OpenTelemetry and modern ...

Damco Solutions is seeking a hands-on Observability Engineer to enhance telemetry for a monolithic application. The role involves implementing Open Telemetry-based instrumentation and integrating ...

Observability Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$52.50 - $71.75/hr

Observability Engineer (Dynatrace, Splunk & OpenSearch) Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite) Long Term Contract! Experience: 7+ Years Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Observability Engineer with ...

Observability Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$53.25 - $73/hr

Share Observability Engineer The Opportunity: Something breaks at 2 AM. Today, a human gets paged. Tomorrow, an AI agent detects the anomaly, correlates the root cause, triggers the remediation, and ...

Observability Engineer Location: Plano, TX (Onsite) Duration: Long term contract * Must have Design, develop, and maintain backend services/development with using Java/Python . * Must have Databases ...

R0246881 Observability Engineer The Opportunity: So met hing breaks at 2 AM. Today, a human gets paged. Tomorrow, an AI agent detects the anomaly, correlates the root cause, triggers the remediation ...

AI Observability Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC / Philadelphia, PA We are looking for an experienced AI Observability Engineer to design, deploy, and monitor enterprise AI/ML solutions with a ...

Senior Observability Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

Job#: 3046566 Senior Observability Engineer Location(s): Dallas, TX | Tampa, FL | Jersey City, NJ Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Observability Engineer to join our Observability ...

Observability Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$57.25 - $78.50/hr

... complex observability solutions elsewhere and have a strong infrastructure/SRE background, we can bring you up to speed on Datadog * Bonus: You've worked across multiple platforms (migrations ...

Senior Observability Engineer X2 Dallas, TX (Hybrid 3 days/week) REQUIRED SKILLS * 5+ years of experience in observability, monitoring, operations, or platform engineering. * Hands-on experience ...

You'll partner closely with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable observability capabilities, serve as a subject matter expert in monitoring, alerting, and incident management, and equip ...

Role: Site Observability Engineer Location: 100% Remote Duration: 1 year :- Must be willing to be converted to FTE if offered after 6 months. (Note : Client does not force on it) Summary: We are ...

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How much do observability engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for observability engineer in the United States is $64.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.85 and $74.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an observability engineer do?

An Observability Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining monitoring, logging, and tracing systems to ensure the health, performance, and reliability of applications and infrastructure. They work with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and ELK to collect and analyze telemetry data. Their goal is to provide visibility into system behavior, detect and diagnose issues quickly, and improve overall system observability. They collaborate with developers, SREs, and operational teams to create automated and scalable observability solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an observability engineer?

To thrive as an Observability Engineer, you need a solid understanding of monitoring, logging, and tracing systems, as well as expertise in programming, cloud infrastructure, and incident response. Proficiency in tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, and familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP are commonly required, and certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer can be advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, collaborative skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills for diagnosing issues and working across development and operations teams. These competencies are vital for proactively maintaining system reliability, ensuring performance, and resolving complications before they impact business operations.

How much do observability engineers make?

Observability engineers typically earn between $90,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and company size. Senior roles or those with expertise in tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or cloud platforms may command higher salaries.
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Infographic showing various Observability Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,520 per year, or $64.7 per hour.

Observability Engineer

NAVA Software Solutions

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 hours ago


Job description

NAVA Software solutions is looking for Observability Engineer
Details:
Observability Engineer
Location: West Houston TX - Currently remote but later might be Hybrid
Duration: 12 months
Skills/Experience:
  • BigPanda implementation / administration experience
  • Dynatrace implementation / administration experience
  • 2+ years Observability or SRE experience
  • Experience with Azure
  • Experience with Linux, Windows
  • Experience with Terraform and or Ansible preferred
  • Experience with Python and JavaScript preferred
  • Experience with Datadog, AppDynamics, NewRelic or similar APM system

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NAVA is a strategic partner for companies seeking to develop or customize software and products. Our team of experts leverages cutting-edge technology and deep industry knowledge to provide customized solutions that drive business success. Whether you're looking to improve your operations, increase efficiency, or bring a new product to market, NAVA has the expertise and resources to help you achieve your goals. Trust us to be your partner in software and product development.

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It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Rocky Hill, CT, US

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