AWS EKS & Datadog Engineer
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phoenix, AZ, US
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Omega Hires is a recruitment agency specializing in technology and engineering positions.
Summary:
The applicant will configure and manage AWS EKS clusters and DataDog implementations while working closely with cross-functional teams. Required skills include expertise in AWS and observability tools, as well as scripting and Infrastructure as Code knowledge.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: AWS, EKS, DataDog, OpenTelemetry, observability concepts, CloudWatch, Terraform, Helm, Shell, Python, Linux/UNIX, Windows, networking, storage, Git, GitHub
Job Description:
Job Description:
Required Skills:
· In depth experience configuring and administering EKS clusters in AWS.
· In depth experience in configuring DataDog in AWS environments especially in EKS
· In depth understanding of OpenTelemetry and configuration of OpenTelemetry Collectors
· In depth knowledge of observability concepts and strong troubleshooting experience.
· Experience in implementing comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions in AWS using CloudWatch
· Experience in Terraform and Infrastructure as code.
· Experience in Helm
· Strong scripting skills in Shell and/or python.
· Experience with large-scale distributed systems and architecture knowledge (Linux/UNIX and Windows operating systems, networking, storage) in a cloud computing or traditional IT infrastructure environment.
· Must have a good understanding of cloud concepts (Storage /compute/network).
· Experience in Collaborating with several cross functional teams to architect observability pipelines for various AWS services like EKS, SQS etc.
· Experience with Git and GitHub.
· Proficient in developing and maintaining technical documentation, ADRs, and runbooks.
General Description:
· Owns all technical aspects of software development for assigned applications
· Participates in the design and development of systems & application programs
· Functions as Senior member of an agile team and helps drive consistent development practices – tools, common components, and documentation
· Works with product owners to prioritize features for ongoing sprints and managing a list of technical requirements based on industry trends, new technologies, known defects, and issues
