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Observability Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

We are looking for a highly experienced Observability Architect with deep expertise in Dynatrace, application and infrastructure observability, and ServiceNow ITSM integration. The architect will be ...

Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Our customers love our technology, but it's our caring employees that make ...

SDET

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$48.25 - $62.25/hr

Observability tools (datadog, splunk, Grafana) * Kubernetes Infrastructure SDET - Enterprise Ordering Platform Overview Client is hiring an Infrastructure SDET to support the rollout of next ...

Senior Network Engineer

Cleveland, OH ยท On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

Summary of ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and optimize our monitoring and observability infrastructure -- including monitoring, logging, and tracing capabilities -- to ensure high availability ...

SRE Lead

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$55 - $73.25/hr

The role involves overseeing end-to-end flow, web APIs, and microservices while utilizing tools for observability and CI/CD pipelines. Qualifications : Required : โ€ข Must Dev ops Automation client ...

SDET

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$50/hr

Observability tools (datadog, splunk, Grafana) * Kubernetes Infrastructure SDET - Enterprise Ordering Platform Overview Client is hiring an Infrastructure SDET to support the rollout of next ...

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How much do observability jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for observability in Ohio is $57.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.22 and $66.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an observability?

An Observability job focuses on ensuring the performance, reliability, and health of software systems by collecting, analyzing, and visualizing telemetry data such as logs, metrics, and traces. Professionals in this field work with monitoring tools, distributed tracing, and alerting systems to detect and troubleshoot issues proactively. They collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve system visibility, reduce downtime, and enhance overall system performance.

What does an observability do?

In an Observability role, your daily tasks often include designing and maintaining monitoring dashboards, configuring alerts, analyzing system logs, and working closely with development and operations teams to troubleshoot issues. You'll proactively identify areas of improvement to increase system reliability, document monitoring strategies, and support incident response efforts. Collaboration is key, as you may participate in post-incident reviews and help drive architectural improvements based on the data you collect. The role is dynamic and requires a proactive approach to ensure systems stay healthy and downtime is minimized.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an observability role?

To thrive in an Observability role, you need a strong background in monitoring, alerting, logging, and analyzing system performance, often supported by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Splunk, and experience with cloud platforms and scripting languages is crucial. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you work effectively with cross-functional engineering and operations teams. These capabilities are essential to ensure system reliability, quickly detect issues, and maintain seamless digital experiences.

Is observability a good career?

Observability is a growing field within IT and software engineering that involves monitoring, logging, and analyzing system performance using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Elasticsearch. It offers opportunities for specialization, high demand for skills, and roles in DevOps and site reliability engineering, making it a viable career choice for those interested in system reliability and automation.

What are popular job titles related to Observability jobs in Ohio?

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What cities in Ohio are hiring for Observability jobs?

Cities in Ohio with the most Observability job openings:

Infographic showing various Observability job openings in Ohio as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 72% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,701 per year, or $57.5 per hour.

Lead Software Engineer - Observability Platform Cloud Developer

Columbus, OH โ€ข On-site

TwinThread
Software Developmentย โ€ขย 1 - 10 employees

Other

Medical, Retirement

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Job description

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible.

As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Enterprise Observability Platforms, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firmโ€™s business objectives.

Job responsibilities
  • Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.
  • Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
  • .Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
  • Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical. credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture.
  • Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies.
  • Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
  • Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
  • Advanced in one or more programming language(s) (e,g, Java, JavaScript, React, Python).
  • Advanced experience working with two or more from the following: web application development, database, Unix/Linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, information retrieval, networking, large scale software development, security software development, Kafka, Kubernetes, Microservices, Terraform.
  • Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
  • Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
  • In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
  • Practical cloud native experience, with cloud application deployment (AWS certification).
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
  • Experience with IBM Netcool/OMNIbus and related products.
  • Experience with Cloud based AIOPs applications (e.g. IBM CloudPak for AIOPs, SerivceNow).
  • Experience and Knowledge of Observability Products (e.g. Events and Alerts, SCOM, SMARTS, IBM Tivoli).
  • Knowledge of automation and scripting languages (e.g. Python, Ansible).
  • Experience with related tools (e.g. IBM Tivoli, IBM Netcool Suite, ServiceNow, Splunk, Oracle, DynaTrace).

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicantsโ€™ and employeesโ€™ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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