Work closely with development, operations, and product teams to ensure monitoring solutions align with business goals.

Create and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline monitoring and alerting processes
Produce and maintain clear documentation on monitoring setups, best practices, and troubleshooting procedures
Train team members and stakeholders on effective use and management of Datadog tools and features

Incident Management:

Follow incident management process, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing service disruptions
Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to reduce recurring incidents
Develop and maintain incident response procedures and communication protocols

Change Management:

Manage the change management process, ensuring controlled and efficient implementation of changes
Assess the impact of proposed changes and mitigate potential risks
Ensure compliance with change management policies and procedures

Metrics and Reporting:

Generate regular reports and dashboards to provide insights into service performance
Use data-driven insights to identify trends and drive continuous improvement

Transformation and Automation:

Identify opportunities for process automation and implement solutions to improve efficiency
Evaluate and implement new monitoring tools

Key Requirements:

Proven experience as a Datadog Engineer or in a similar role
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring
Proven experience in incident management, change management, and problem management
Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and best practices
Proven expertise in Datadog instrumentation and monitoring
Implement and manage Datadog instrumentation for infrastructure, APM, synthetic monitoring, database monitoring, and RUM
Create and manage Datadog dashboards, monitors, and log pipelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive monitoring coverage
Develop and maintain Terraform scripts for Datadog configuration
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for Datadog integrations
Provide expertise in other monitoring tools and concepts
Proficiency in creating Datadog dashboards, monitors, and log pipelines
Familiarity with other monitoring tools and concepts
Experience with automation tools and technologies
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with cloud-based enterprise applications

Must have Skills:

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues
Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey technical information clearly
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Previous experience in a similar role or relevant industry experience is highly preferred
Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

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