Senior Observability Engineer - Telemetry Extension & ADOT Pipeline
Digital nomads. Work from anywhereCompany: EPAM Systems
We are creating an Enterprise Agent Development Platform — a production-grade, cloud-native ecosystem that empowers teams to define, orchestrate, deploy, and observe AI agents at scale. In the role of Senior Observability Engineer dedicated to the Telemetry Extension & ADOT Pipeline, you will enhance the Agent Observability SDK, leading collector pipeline design and YAML-driven telemetry configuration to give teams deep visibility into their AI agents.
Unlock the potential of remote work in Kazakhstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda.
Responsibilities
* Enhance the Agent Observability SDK with custom telemetry capabilities
* Architect and implement ADOT collector pipelines, including processors and exporters
* Create YAML-driven telemetry configuration schemas for flexible, declarative observability
* Construct custom metrics and spans by leveraging OpenTelemetry SDK extension patterns
* Set up and optimize AWS CloudWatch Metrics and X-Ray export pipelines
* Partner with platform teams to embed observability into the agent lifecycle
* Guarantee telemetry solutions scale reliably across production, cloud-native environments
* Contribute to Python SDK library design, ensuring maintainability and extensibility
Requirements
* 3+ years of observability or platform engineering experience
* Background in ADOT or OpenTelemetry collector pipeline design
* Proficiency in Python SDK or library development and design
* Expertise in AWS Distro for OpenTelemetry (ADOT) collector configuration, covering pipelines, processors, and exporters
* Knowledge of OpenTelemetry SDK extension patterns for custom metrics, custom spans, and configurable telemetry
* Skills in AWS CloudWatch Metrics and X-Ray export pipelines
* Familiarity with YAML-driven telemetry configuration schemas
* English level B1+ for effective communication
Nice to have
* Familiarity with Strands or LangGraph frameworks
* Understanding of extensibility patterns for customer-facing SDKs
* Competency in Amazon CloudWatch custom metrics and dimensions
We offer
* We connect like-minded people:
* Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
* Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
* Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
* Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
* Corporate and social events
* We invest in your growth:
* Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
* Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
* Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
* Free English classes with certified teachers
* Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
* We cover it all:
* Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
* Medical & family care package
* Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
* Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
* Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
* Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership
EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.