Applied Observability Specialist

Why we approach Applied Observability from within an integration point of view? Simple. Integration is where context lives. Integration stitches APIs, events, data contracts and workflows into one living system.

Start observability here and you see end-to-end truth instead of isolated noise. In a landscape where AI, automation, composable architectures and quantum computing constantly redraw the playing field, that context makes all the difference.

It enables organizations not just to react to what happens, but to anticipate what comes next. We strongly believe Applied Observability is the strategic lens for foresight. Together with specialists like you, we bring it to life aided with our integration background to help organizations not only keep pace with disruption, but stay ahead of it.

WHO ARE WE?

Hi, we are Archers! Nice to meet you.

We’re a community of 25 integration architects and analysts within CornerBriX, Belgium’s leading integration community. It’s quite simple: if you love sharing knowledge, having your insights challenged, and experimenting with technology, you’ll feel right at home with us.

You’ll join a community that challenges existing digital systems. Dares to ask the right questions. That loves to think critically about technological innovations. Our Archers Knowledge Days (AKDs) are the perfect example: community days dedicated to exchanging lessons from projects, conferences and new tech so you can level up fast.

WHAT DOES YOUR JOB AS AN APPLIED OBSERVABILITY SPECIALIST AT ARCHERS LOOK LIKE

• You'll drive observability initiatives together with our community of integration experts by implementing the Archers Observability Program for leading enterprises.
• You’ll design intelligent alerting and visualization mechanism that deliver real business value by capturing traces, logs and metrics from integrated systems.
• You’ll analyze opportunities across organizational layers to strenghten observability capabilities and prepare systems for the AId)riven future.
• You'll design and implement monitoring and troubleshooting solutions that ensure seamless integrations to underpin resilient system landscapes.
• You'll collaborate with architects, developers and operations to embed observability best practices across cross-functional teams.
• You'll mentor and coach customers in the Archers methodology and frameworks through seminars, training and direct guidance so they can sustain and evolve observability maturity.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM APPLIED OBSERVABILITY SPECIALIST

• You are familiar with one or more observability and logging & monitoring technologies like Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace, Graylog, Datadog, AppDynamics, New Relic, Elastic, Splunk, Instana,...
• You have hands-on experience with the architecture and design of integrations, services, APIs, etc.
• You have experience with architecture/design modeling languages (such as Archimate and UML) and tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect or Archi.
• You have experience with one or more interface technologies and concepts: XSD, WSDL, SOAP, REST, Swagger, OpenAPI, JSON, and others.

WHAT WE OFFER OUR APPLIED OBSERVABILITY SPECIALIST

• Be part of the leading integration community: As part of CornerBriX, you'll join Belgium's leading integration community, certified as both a Great Place to Work and a Best Workplace. You'll connect with more than 180 experts, with knowledge ranging from business and data architecture to platform engineering, iPaaS, cloud-native integration platfroms and much more.
• Sustainability and wellbeing: We care about people and the world around us. From health to environment and society, we act with impact guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Continuous learning: Your growth and job happiness come first. We tackle challenging projects together, challenge each other's thinking, discuss emerging technologies, and help you become as happy as you can be in your career.
• Room to experiment and innovate: We stay ahead by giving you space to explore what's new. You'll always have the time and tools to sharpen your skills, try out new technologies, and lead in a fast-moving world. Whenever you need it.
• Hybrid working: Flexibility is part of how we work, whether you're collaborating at a customers site, connecting form our offices in Kontich or Ghent, or working from home in line with customer policies.
• Competitive package: Count on a competitive remuneration package including a company car, charging pass, laptop, phone, subscription and insurance.