Principal Solutions Architect - Observability
Core
Trusted advisor and technical authority helping customers design and implement innovative observability solutions using Elastic and OpenTelemetry standards to achieve business goals.
Role type
Principal Solutions Architect (Observability)
Builds
Elastic Observability solutions (metrics, tracing, logging) and OpenTelemetry implementations for enterprise customers.
Domain
Cloud Observability, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Monitoring
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
OpenTelemetry expertise, technical presales/consulting, PoC development, Kubernetes, Kafka, Postgres, observability architecture, high-fidelity observability at scale, GenAI capabilities, cybersecurity ecosystem knowledge, technical documentation, industry conference speaking.
Preferred skills
SRE or developer practitioner experience, influence and inspiration skills, travel readiness.
Technologies
Elastic, OpenTelemetry, Kubernetes, Kafka, Postgres, GenAI
Responsibilities
Serve as technical lead and trusted advisor for Elastic Observability solutions; champion OpenTelemetry evolution; collaborate with sales to design tailored solutions; guide customers in adopting observability standards; architect for high-fidelity observability at scale; lead technical discussions and demonstrations; develop proof-of-concept solutions; create instructional workshops; nurture relationships with key decision-makers; drive best practices for observability architecture; contribute product feedback; represent Elastic at industry events; build technical documentation.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
