Custom Software Engineer

Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.
Must have skills : Datadog
Good to have skills : Application Performance Management (APM) Architecture
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary Role Description: We are seeking a skilled and proactive Datadog Engineer to support the consolidation of observability tooling into Datadog. This role will be instrumental in implementing scalable, standardized, and automated monitoring solutions across a diverse infrastructure landscape, enabling real-time insights and proactive incident management. Must Have Skills: - Datadog Product Expertise (Infra, APM, Metric collection, Ingestion, Dashboard creation and optimization) - Python / Ansible Key Responsibilities • Design, configure, and maintain Datadog integrations across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. • Design, configure, and maintain Datadog dashboards and visualization layers. • Develop and enforce dashboard, alert, logging, SLO/SLIs, and naming/tagging standards. • Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to onboard services into Datadog. • Support self-service onboarding and champion the Observability Champion Network for training and adoption. • Work closely with AIOps architects, SREs, and delivery teams to align observability goals with business outcomes. • Participate in deep-dive sessions to define KPIs, golden signals, and service-level objectives (SLOs). Required Skills • 3+ years of experience with Datadog in enterprise environments. • Strong understanding of observability principles, including metrics, logs, traces, and service dependencies. • Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration. • Knowledge of ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) and integration patterns. Professional Attributes: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Educational Qualification and Certification: Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Relevant certifications are a plus. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Datadog. - This position is based at our Bengaluru office. - A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education