Sr. Observability Platform Engineer

American Express Global Business Travel

Mexico City, Mexico
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8+ years platform engineering experience
6+ years enterprise observability expertise
Deep knowledge of elk stack and datadog
** American Express Global Business Travel is seeking a Senior Observability Platform Engineer to lead the design and development of enterprise observability infrastructure. The role emphasizes architectural leadership, mentorship, and the implementation of advanced monitoring solutions across their technology ecosystem. **

Job Summary

  • Amex GBT seeks a Senior Observability Platform Engineer to lead the design and evolution of their enterprise observability infrastructure across a global technology ecosystem.
  • The role involves architecting scalable solutions using tools like ELK Stack, New Relic, and Datadog while mentoring junior engineers and establishing governance frameworks.
  • Candidates will benefit from flexible benefits tailored to Mexico, travel perks, and access to over 20,000 learning courses within an inclusive culture.

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** American Express Global Business Travel is seeking a Senior Observability Platform Engineer to lead the design and development of enterprise observability infrastructure. The role emphasizes architectural leadership, mentorship, and the implementation of advanced monitoring solutions across their technology ecosystem. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years platform engineering experience
  • 6+ years enterprise observability expertise
  • Deep knowledge of ELK Stack and Datadog
  • Expertise in Kubernetes and Docker orchestration
  • Strong proficiency in Python or Go scripting
  • Experience with Terraform Infrastructure as Code

Nice-to-have

  • Machine learning-based anomaly detection
  • OpenTelemetry instrumentation knowledge
  • Chaos engineering and resilience testing
  • Financial services domain background
  • Published articles or conference talks
  • Vendor-specific observability certifications

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years in platform engineering or DevOps
  • 6+ years hands-on experience with observability platforms
  • Advanced proficiency in cloud platforms AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities
  • Deep understanding of SLI/SLO and incident metrics

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