Platform Engineer specializing in Observability

Your Future Evolves Here Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for individuals with complex and costly health conditions. We are dedicated to connecting the fragmented pieces of health care to ensure that everyone receives the compassionate care we would want for our loved ones. Our team enjoys a great work/life balance, the flexibility to adjust their work to fit their lifestyles, and the autonomy needed to thrive in their roles. We believe that our employees excel when they are supported in living their best lives and are encouraged to be their authentic selves at work. This commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to our business. Join Evolent to contribute to our mission and thrive in our vibrant culture. What You'll Be Doing: As a Platform Engineer on our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in managing our robust application suite and cloud infrastructure, with a key focus on observability as we enhance our cloud infrastructure and application reliability. If you're excited about being part of this transformation, we'd love to have you on our high-performance team. Responsibilities: Engineer and manage observability solutions using OpenTelemetry for monitoring and tracing application performance. Contribute to Evolent's Internal Developer Platform leveraging Backstage through active coding. Deploy and manage container solutions using Docker and Kubernetes, with a focus on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Apps (ACA). Monitor the health and performance of containers, responding swiftly to any issues. Collaborate with DevOps teams to refine Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code practices. Engage in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify and address root causes, preventing future issues. Follow security best practices to ensure that all containerized workloads are secure. Required Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure and 5+ years of overall cloud-native experience. Demonstrated commitment to developing coding skills with proficiency in multiple programming languages. Strong understanding of OpenTelemetry and experience implementing observability solutions. Expertise in various APM tools, including Prometheus, Elastic, Dynatrace, and DataDog. Proficient in TypeScript and React for developing internal platform UIs or developer portals. Proven experience deploying and managing container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker. Deep knowledge of deployment methodologies for Kubernetes, with experience in ArgoCD and Helm. Familiarity with Azure services like Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Service Fabric. Passionate about automation using tools such as Ansible and Terraform. Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins. Expertise in at least one scripting/configuration language: PowerShell, YAML, HCL, or Python. Familiarity with agile methodology (i.e., Scrumban) for project management. A strong communicator who values transparency. As part of our secure hiring process, we require several steps for identity verification, including the submission of a government-issued photo ID. Identity verification will occur during interviews, and final interviews may require onsite attendance. All candidates must complete a comprehensive background check, in-person I-9 verification, and may undergo drug screening prior to employment. The use of AI tools during interviews is prohibited and closely monitored, with any misrepresentation leading to disqualification. Technical Requirements: All employees must have high-speed internet (over 10 Mbps) and the ability to connect directly to the home internet router for call center roles, with requirements subject to change if office locations reopen. Evolent is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation to access the information provided here, please contact recruiting@ for assistance. The expected base salary for this position is $120,000 - $135,000, with eligibility for a bonus based on performance factors. Evolent proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance to qualifying employees. All compensation is determined by the skills and experience required for the role and may vary based on the qualifications of selected candidates. If you don't see your dream job listed, please submit your contact information and resume; we will reach out if we identify a suitable fit!

Created: 2026-03-04