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Software Engineer (Observability Migration)
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Role overview
Lead the engineering work to move application and infrastructure monitoring from an existing observability platform to an OpenTelemetry Collector-based setup. The role covers instrumentation, deployment configuration, and validation, with the goal of preserving reliable visibility into traces, metrics, and logs throughout the transition.
Responsibilities - Replace existing application instrumentation and telemetry configuration with OpenTelemetry-based instrumentation. - Update YAML files, environment settings, and deployment manifests to match the target architecture. - Run unit tests and validation checks to confirm telemetry is generated, processed, and exported correctly. - Compare current monitoring data with the new outputs to identify missing signals or coverage gaps. - Maintain monitoring coverage during the migration and coordinate changes across application and infrastructure components.
Requirements - Senior software engineering experience supporting observability or telemetry migrations. - Hands-on familiarity with OpenTelemetry and application instrumentation. - Ability to work with YAML configuration, environment variables, and deployment manifests. - Experience validating software changes with tests and investigating telemetry gaps. - Advanced English (C1) and ability to coordinate with distributed teams across US and LATAM time zones. - Full-time availability for the role; other professional activities must be disclosed and must not conflict with work hours or responsibilities.
Benefits and work setup
Remote contractor engagement with coordination across US, LATAM, and global teams. The project combines fintech, conversational AI, and infrastructure.