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Peraton · 1 month ago

Senior Datadog Software Engineer/Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $166K/yr

8+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer/Architect to support enterprise observability implementation and operations, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems while leading project teams and mentoring junior members.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create and implement robust, scalable software architectures

Write clean, efficient code that addresses complex business requirements and technical challenges

Lead the development efforts for significant projects, ensuring code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices

Exercise discretion in determining technical approaches and solutions for critical assignments

Develop scalable observability strategies using Datadog for applications, infrastructure, cloud services, and security monitoring

Architect dashboards, monitors, and alerting frameworks tailored to business and operational requirements

Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback

Mentor junior engineers, fostering their technical growth and promoting best practices within the team

Lead deployment and configuration of Datadog agents, integrations, and APIs across hybrid/multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, on-prem)

Integrate Datadog with CI/CD pipelines, logging systems, and collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, ServiceNow, Jira)

Identify and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing existing systems for improved performance and reliability

Apply analytical skills to evaluate and address challenges that require deep technical understanding

Oversee the full software development lifecycle for assigned projects, from planning to deployment

Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define requirements and timelines

Work closely with other engineering teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business objectives

Contribute to technical decision-making processes, balancing immediate project needs with long-term maintainability and scalability considerations

Actively participate in knowledge sharing activities, such as tech talks or documentation efforts, to elevate the team's overall technical capabilities

Strong problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges and guide the team through implementation

Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with both technical and non-technical team members

Adaptability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and methodologies as required by project needs

Leadership ability to motivate team members, set clear goals, and drive projects to successful completion

Qualification

DatadogPythonCloud DevOpsCI/CD PipelinesBashPowerShellYAMLVersion ControlAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic Thinking

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience or 9 years of experience and a HS Degree/Diploma

Must be willing to get/obtain a Datadog APM and Distributed Tracing Fundamentals Certification

Strong development background with hand on experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, YAML and proficiency in building complex lambda functions / shell scripts for end-to-end automation

Hands-on experience enabling Datadog infrastructure monitoring and application performance monitoring

Experience configuring Datadog for synthetic tracing

Proven experience as a Cloud DevOps and Automation Engineer

Hands on experience with version control systems (Git, AWS CodeCommit, SVN) and branching strategies

Strong understanding of DevOps principles and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Experience integrating CI/CD Pipelines with external API integrated solutions to create automated guardrails and gates for infrastructure deployments

Strong analytical skills to assess risks and opportunities in technical projects, especially when evaluating intangibles

Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration across diverse teams and external representation of the organization

Strategic thinking to anticipate future challenges and opportunities, particularly in addressing future concepts, products, or technologies

Ability to inspire teams by setting clear goals and leading by example, demonstrating expertise in the field

Must be a US Citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust 6C clearance