Platform Engineer for Observability Solutions

About

Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve optimal outcomes for individuals with complex and costly health conditions. By bridging gaps across specialties and primary care, we aim to create a more compassionate and cohesive health care system that reflects the level of care we would desire for our loved ones.

At Evolent, we offer our employees a healthy work/life balance, flexible working conditions, and the autonomy needed to excel. We believe that people perform at their best when supported in their personal and professional lives, and when they can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. This commitment to diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our operations.

Join Evolent for our mission. Stay for our culture.

What You'll Be Doing

As a crucial member of the Platform Engineering team, you will help oversee our extensive application suite and cloud infrastructure. We are reinventing how we manage cloud infrastructure and application reliability, and your expertise as a Platform Engineer with a focus on observability is vital to our progress. This position is ideal for those eager to contribute to a high‑performance team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage observability solutions using OpenTelemetry to monitor and trace application performance.
• Contribute to Evolent's Internal Developer Platform, leveraging Backstage technology through hands‑on coding.
• Deploy and manage containerization technologies leveraging Docker and Kubernetes, with a particular emphasis on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Apps (ACA).
• Monitor the health and performance of containerized applications and address any issues promptly.
• Collaborate with DevOps to advance Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code practices.
• Engage in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to investigate and resolve issues, preventing future occurrences.
• Adhere to best security practices to ensure that all containerized workloads are secure.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Azure and 5+ years in cloud‑native environments.
• Demonstrated eagerness to enhance coding skills across multiple programming languages.
• Strong understanding of OpenTelemetry and experience with observability implementations.
• Expertise in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools such as Prometheus, Elastic, Dynatrace, and DataDog.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and React for creating internal platform UIs or developer portals.
• Extensive experience in deploying and managing platforms like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Deep understanding of deployment strategies for Kubernetes, particularly using ArgoCD and Helm.
• Familiarity with additional Azure services such as Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Service Fabric.
• A passion for automation through tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Proficient in at least one scripting or configuration language: PowerShell, YAML, HCL, or Python.
• Experience employing agile methodologies (e.g., Scrumban) to manage project tasks.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to transparency in all efforts.

Technical Requirements

• All employees must maintain high‑speed internet of at least 10 Mbps at their location.
• For call center roles, a direct connection to the home internet router is required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected base salary: $120,000 – $135,000.
• Salary decisions are based on skills, experience, and may vary based on individual qualifications.
• Evolent offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance for qualifying employees.

Application Process & Hiring Policies

To uphold a secure hiring process, all candidates will undergo identity verification steps, including submitting a government‑issued photo ID. Interviews may involve in‑person attendance, background checks, in‑person I‑9 verification, and potential drug screening. The use of AI tools during interviews is strictly prohibited and monitored. Any misrepresentation will lead to immediate disqualification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Evolent is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. If you require reasonable accommodations to access information on our website, please contact recruitingteam@evolent.com.

Additional Information

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