Observability Engineer

**Job#: 3015401**

**Job Description:**

**Observability Engineer**

**Location:** Columbus, OH (4 days onsite)

**Type:** Contract to hire

**Rate**: Negotiable

**About the Role:**

**We're looking for an Observability Engineer to build and maintain dashboards and data sets that improve visibility into restaurant systems. You'll analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with teams to keep systems stable and efficient.**

**What You'll Do**

- Build and enhance dashboards for business needs.

- Monitor and maintain system stability across environments.

- Analyze logs and resolve production issues.

- Provide on-call support (rotation basis).

- Manage IT projects and documentation.

- Handle ticket queues and coordinate tasks.

- Implement changes with testing and planning.

- Ensure compliance with IT policies.

- Stay current on tech trends and explore cost-effective solutions.

- Use observability tools for proactive alerts and insights.

- Design new solutions based on business needs.

**What You'll Bring**

- Bachelor's degree preferred.

- 3--5 years of experience.

- Experience with Splunk, Datadog, Grafana.

- Python scripting skills.

- Familiarity with Kubernetes and SQL.

- Knowledge of Cosmos DB or similar platforms.

- Strong problem-solving ability.

- Restaurant POS experience (preferred).

*Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.*

***Apex Benefits Overview: **Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.*