Equinix
Senior Staff Enginner - Platform Observability and Tools Automation Engineer
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
The Platform Observability and Tools Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining observability solutions and automation tools for our platform. This role will play a critical role in ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of our platform by monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing its performance.
Responsibilities
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Design and implement observability solutions to monitor the health, performance, and availability of the platform
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Develop and maintain automation tools to streamline and improve the efficiency of platform operations
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement monitoring and alerting strategies
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Analyze system performance data and identify areas for improvement
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to platform observability and automation tools
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Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in observability and automation
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Document processes, procedures, and best practices related to observability and automation
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Participate in on-call rotation to provide support for critical incidents
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
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Proven experience in designing and implementing observability solutions for large-scale platforms
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8+ years of experience in programming skills in languages such as Python, Java
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Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar
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Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
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Experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, GitHub Actions or Jenkins
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Experience in leveraging AI/ML models to enhance efficiency in data platforms and improve monitoring capabilities
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment
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Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
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Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
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Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code principles and tools
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Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
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Certification in relevant technologies
Tools & Technologies
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Google Cloud Platform
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Python, Java, SQL
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Apache Airflow
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Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Terraform, Ansible, Github Actions, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
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