Senior Observability Engineer

Job DescriptionWhat will you do?Design and implement observability solutions using industry-leading platforms, establishing logging standards that enable comprehensive system visibility across all systemsCreate and maintain monitoring dashboards that provide actionable insights into system health and performance, partnering with platform and application teams to integrate observability into architectureEvaluate and recommend observability tools and vendors to ensure the organization has access to best-in-class solutionsAnalyze logs, metrics, and traces to proactively identify system issues, performance bottlenecks, and translate observability data into insights about user patterns and system behaviorDevelop predictive monitoring strategies using AI tools to detect anomalies, identify emerging trends, and prevent incidents before they occurConduct "what if" analysis using AI capabilities to model potential scenarios and their impact on system performanceApply machine learning-based anomaly detection to identify issues proactively and use predictive analytics to forecast system behavior and prevent failuresCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, DevOps, Security, production support, product) to communicate complex observability concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersLead observability initiatives and mentor junior team members on best practices while facilitating design and problem-solving discussions across the organizationWhat you need to succeed? Must haves:5+ years of experience with observability tools (ELK Stack, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry, Jaeger, Aternity and Moog or similar)3+ years of software engineering or infrastructure experiencePython, Java, GOQuery languagesExpert-level knowledge of logging requirements and best practices for enhanced observabilityDemonstrated experience building and optimizing monitoring dashboardsProven ability to use observability data to proactively identify and resolve system issuesExperience using AI tools for anomaly detection and trend analysisAlertingLinux, UnixNice to have:Expertise with Tableau or advanced visualization toolsExperience in financial technology and financial services environmentsPrevious experience using recent AI tools such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Devin, Copilot, etc.Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes and containerized applicationsBackground in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)Experience conducting "what if" analysis and scenario modelingIdentify networking slowness and availability issuesWhat's in it for you?A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, and stock where applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and mentoring opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impact on system reliability and user experienceWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamThe expected salary range for this particular position is $90,000-$140,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:Drives RBC’s high-performance culture.Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals.Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder valueJob SkillsAgile SDLC, AI Observability, Anthropic Claude AI, Database Queries, Data Query Language, Dynatrace Administration, Elastic Stack (ELK), IT Monitoring, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Copilot, Monitoring Tools, OpenAI, Problem Solving, Python (Programming Language), Site Reliability Engineering, Software Development, SRE Observability, Telemetry MonitoringAdditional Job DetailsAddress:250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLISCity:MinneapolisCountry:United States of AmericaWork hours/week:40Employment Type:Full timePlatform:TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type:RegularPay Type:SalariedPosted Date:2026-07-15Application Deadline:2026-08-14Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. 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Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.Job SummaryJob number: R-0000180482Date posted : 2026-07-15Profession: Technology | Analytics | ResearchEmployment type: Full time