Job Description :
We are looking for an experienced OpenTelemetry Developer with strong expertise in instrumentation and observability solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in code-level instrumentation, metrics, traces, and integration with monitoring platforms like Datadog.
Key Responsibilities :
- Implement code-level instrumentation for Java and NodeJS applications using OpenTelemetry.
- Independently configure and manage OTEL Receivers for data ingestion.
- Export observability data from OTEL to Datadog for dashboards, monitoring, and visualization.
- Work with OpenTelemetry metrics and traces, ensuring full-stack observability.
- Develop and manage custom Datadog scripts and dashboards for application monitoring.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate observability into CI / CD pipelines.
- Troubleshoot and optimize telemetry data collection for performance and accuracy.
Required Skills & Experience :
710 years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in OpenTelemetry implementation.Strong programming experience in Java and NodeJS.Expertise in OpenTelemetry metrics and tracing frameworks.Proven experience with Datadog observability platform including custom scripting, dashboards, and alerting.Hands-on experience with instrumentation, monitoring, and distributed tracing.Good understanding of microservices, APIs, and cloud-native architectures.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in client-facing environments.(ref : hirist.tech)