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Staff Platform Engineer | Observability

Wellhub
Location
Brazil (Remote)
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Technology and Product
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven technical experience with observability practices and tooling (metrics, logs, traces, profiling)
  • Proficiency with a major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and its ecosystem of services for building cloud-native applications
  • Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and its ecosystem
  • Hands-on experience of tools like Prometheus, Thanos, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, or similar open source solutions
  • Hands-on experience with OpenTelemetry infrastructure and instrumentation
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice to have
  • Experience building internal tools, CLIs, or Kubernetes operators to extend platform capabilities
  • Familiarity with Crossplane to manage cloud resources through Kubernetes-native APIs
  • Knowledge of Service Mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd)
  • Experience in cost-optimization strategies for high-volume telemetry and cloud spend
  • CNCF Kubernetes Certifications (e.g., CKA, CKS, or CKAD)
What the job really is

As a Staff Platform Engineer focused on Observability at Wellhub, you will transform observability from a passive toolset into a strategic asset within a high-scale distributed architecture. Your role involves building a self-service platform, designing efficient processes for developers, and maintaining a resilient observability stack using modern cloud-native technologies. You will also engage with various tools and frameworks, ensuring that engineering teams can manage their observability lifecycle effectively.

Benefits
  • Free Gold+ membership with access to onsite gyms and studios, digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources
  • Complete emotional wellbeing program with personalized therapy sessions and on-demand content
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • Flexible work options including hybrid and remote
  • Paid time off including vacations after 6 months and additional days based on tenure
  • 100% paid parental leave for new parents
Things to weigh
  • Role is remote but only open to candidates in Brazil
  • Focus on observability practices may limit exposure to other areas of engineering
  • Emphasis on open source solutions may require familiarity with specific tools and technologies
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