Custom Software Engineer

About The Role 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 / AnsibleKey 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. Qualification 15 years full time education