job summary: Our Chicago are client has contract opportunity for a Observability Engineer with potential to convert to a full time role. Ideal candidates will have a comprehensive computer education with cloud infrastructure experience and a solid understanding of observability practices from a software perspective. location: Deerfield, Illinois job type: Contract salary: $65 - 71 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Design and implement processes for integrating observability solutions into cloud environments, collaborate with stakeholders, and optimize observability practices using your full-stack knowledge.Apply best practices in DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), identify and mitigate performance and reliability risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.Effective communication with end users, executives, program managers, and engineers is crucial. THelp define processes and actively participate in establishing enterprise-wide observability design standards and onboarding analysis.Drive tasks related to enterprise-wide observability design standards and conduct Observability Engineering reviews.Assist Platform and Product teams with proof of concepts and evaluations to solve observability challenges or enhance monitoring processes.Work with Business Product teams to understand their designs as they move to our new observability platform design or modify their applications.Collaboration with our cloud engineering, security, and compliance teams is essential to advise on the best design considerations.You will bring a wide range of observability skills (CI/CD and IaC experience), acting as both a knowledgeable software engineer and expert in cloud observability. qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Extensive experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure with certification.Strong understanding of observability practices and tools, especially Dynatrace with certification.Proficiency in DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).Experience in designing and implementing observability solutions.Effective collaboration with internal customers and engineering teams.Full-stack development knowledge.Expertise in identifying and mitigating performance and reliability risks.Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards.Excellent communication skills.Experience in establishing enterprise-wide observability design standards.Conducting observability engineering reviews and driving tasks.Assisting with proof of concepts and evaluations for observability challenges.Adapting business product designs for new observability platforms.Collaboration with cloud engineering, security, and compliance teams.Proficiency in CI/CD tools.Ability to work independently and in teams.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Quick learner, adaptable to change.Experience in planning, analysis, and translating decisions to action. skills: DevOpsInfrastructure as a CodeDynatraceCI/CD Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.