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ClifyX

Reporting & Observability Engineer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$56 - $74.50/hr

ClifyX is seeking an experienced Reporting & Observability Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Grafana. The role focuses on designing, building, and supporting enterprise dashboards and ...

BC Forward

Observability Operations Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Observability Operations Engineer Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) Duration: Temp - 12 months Pay Range: $50/hr to $60/hr (W2) Job ID: 407523 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting ...

BC Forward

Observability Operations Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$52 - $60/hr

Observability Operations Engineer Location: (City, State) Duration: Temp - 12 months Pay Range: $52/hr $60/hr (W2) Job ID: 408671 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and ...

Kestra Holdings

Director of Observability

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Observability Strategy & Platform Hands-On Build-Out. * Define and execute the observability ... Drive adoption of SRE principles across the firm: SLI/SLO definition, error budget policy and ...

SecondTalent

LLMOps Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$160 - $230/hr

LLMOps Engineers are the specialists who make this manageable. They build the operational layer ... Observability patterns specific to LLM systems * Safety, content filtering, and guardrail systems

TECHOAUTH SOLUTIONS LLC

Network Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in AWS cloud networking, strong SRE principles, and an observability-first mindset. This role focuses on building resilient, scalable, and ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for observability engineer in Tempe, AZ is $61.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.47 and $71.01 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.

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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.

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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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Observability Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$49K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Observability Engineer
Experience: 6+ years
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Job Summary
We are seeking an Observability Engineer with hands-on experience in monitoring, application performance management, and observability platforms. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Dynatrace, Splunk or OpenSearch/ELK, distributed tracing, cloud platforms, and modern DevOps practices.
Required Skills
• Dynatrace Administration & Monitoring
• Splunk OR OpenSearch/Elasticsearch (ELK)
• Monitoring & Observability Concepts
• Distributed Tracing & APM
• Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure)
• CI/CD & DevOps Practices
• Kubernetes / Containers
Responsibilities
• Manage and optimize the Dynatrace platform, including OneAgent, ActiveGate, alerting, anomaly detection, management zones, and dashboards.
• Implement and support observability solutions using Dynatrace, OpenSearch/ELK, and Splunk for application, infrastructure, and log monitoring.
• Perform incident analysis and troubleshooting, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), tune alerts, and resolve monitoring gaps to improve system reliability.
• Build dashboards, reports, and telemetry pipelines to provide operational visibility and performance insights across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Automate monitoring and integrate observability tools with CI/CD pipelines, ServiceNow, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and OpenTelemetry frameworks.
Applications will be accepted until 9/11/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $49,000- $106,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and is subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contribution
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

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