Ontrac Solutions

Role Description We are looking for a Senior BigPanda Engineer and AIOps subject matter expert with over 5 years of dedicated platform experience. This position requires a rare blend of deep technical administration, strategic consulting, and mentorship capability. You will serve as the chief architect of our event correlation engine, transforming high-volume telemetry data from multi-cloud environments and hybrid monitoring systems into actionable, automated operational insights. Key Responsibilities - Platform Ownership: Act as the primary platform Administrator, Consultant, and Trainer for the BigPanda ecosystem, steering its long-term roadmap and maturity. - GCP Data Ingestion: Design and maintain seamless ingestion pipelines from Google Cloud Platform (GCP) telemetry streams (including GCP Cloud Monitoring/Logging) into the BigPanda correlation platform. - Lifecycle Architecture: Own the end-to-end observability lifecycle, explicitly driving strategy for high-scale data ingestion, normalization, deduplication, correlation, and enrichment across enterprise cloud ecosystems. - ITSM & Tool Integration: Architect seamless integrations between BigPanda, incoming monitoring systems (like Moogsoft, Netcool, Dynatrace), and downstream ITSM ticketing/incident response workflows. - AIOps Strategy: Apply advanced AIOps concepts to reduce alert fatigue, drastically lower Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR), and automate root-cause analysis. - Mentorship & Enablement: Lead training sessions and strategy workshops for cross-functional engineering teams, utilizing a clear, confidence-inspiring "whiteboard approach" to explain complex data relationships. Qualifications - BigPanda Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience spanning the lifecycle of BigPanda implementation, configuration, and day-to-day administration. - GCP Exposure: Practical experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) monitoring frameworks and understanding how cloud-native events map to correlation engines. - Monitoring Ecosystem: Solid foundational experience with enterprise monitoring and APM tools such as Moogsoft, Netcool, and Dynatrace. - AIOps & ITSM: Deep conceptual and practical understanding of algorithmic event correlation, alert noise reduction, and modern ITSM processes. - Communication: Exceptional verbal and visual communication skills, with a proven ability to map out complex technical workflows on the fly. Benefits - Ontrac Solutions has partnered with PinpointVerify to help genuine applicants rise above the noise. - Qualified candidates are prioritized over non-verified candidates with comparable experience. - If you're hired, Ontrac reimburses the full cost of your verification.

Innovate. Create. Elevate. Ontrac Solutions is a strategic consulting and technology partner helping organizations innovate, create, and elevate through modern digital solutions. We support our clients with product development, cloud consulting, automation, data solutions, and staff augmentation by connecting them with high-quality talent ready to make an immediate impact. We are currently hiring on behalf of one of our clients for a Senior Python Engineer to support a critical customer engagement. Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Engineer to join a fast-moving engagement supporting enterprise-level software initiatives. This role is ideal for an engineer with deep Python expertise, strong software engineering fundamentals, and a clear understanding of the software development lifecycle within enterprise-grade environments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across application, system, and runtime layers, and will bring a practical understanding of Linux, networking, software delivery pipelines, and debugging in production environments. This individual will work closely with customer stakeholders and technical teams to help deliver reliable, maintainable, and production-ready solutions from initial definition through final delivery. Required Credentials - 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally within enterprise-grade organizations - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience Required Qualifications - 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with strong hands-on Python development - Expert-level proficiency in Python, including writing clean, maintainable, well-tested, and production-ready code - Experience reading, understanding, and making minor modifications to Perl code - Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and how network behavior impacts the software development lifecycle - Strong understanding of software delivery pipelines and the full deployment lifecycle, including build, test, release, and production workflows - Strong understanding of Linux environments and debugging techniques, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues across application, system, and runtime layers - Ability to work effectively in enterprise environments with an emphasis on reliability, automation, and operational readiness Preferred Qualifications - Relevant security certifications such as CISM, CISSP, or CEH - Experience with monitoring, telemetry, and alerting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK-based stacks - Familiarity with packet filtering and host-based firewall technologies such as iptables or IPFW - Working knowledge of modern data formats including JSON, YAML, and XML Scope of Work / Delivery Expectations This role will be responsible for delivering end-to-end software solutions that are reliable, maintainable, and production-ready. The engineer will be expected to apply deep Python expertise, strong programming fundamentals, and defensive coding practices to build systems that perform effectively in real-world enterprise environments. This individual should demonstrate strong ownership across the full software lifecycle, including: - Solution design - Development - Testing - Deployment - Post-release support Successful delivery in this role will require a solid understanding of Linux, networking, debugging, and software delivery pipelines, along with the ability to identify root causes, resolve complex technical issues, and continuously improve system quality, resilience, and operational performance. Why Join Ontrac Solutions At Ontrac Solutions, we work closely with our clients to solve meaningful business and technology challenges. We pride ourselves on pairing strong talent with impactful opportunities where they can contribute quickly and effectively. If you are a senior engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working in enterprise environments, and delivering high-quality solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

About Ontrac Solutions Ontrac Solutions is a leading technology consulting firm, specializing in cutting-edge solutions that drive business transformation. We partner with organizations to modernize their infrastructure, streamline processes, and deliver tangible results. By creating value beyond the hype, we help businesses modernize technology and build new strategies that fuel growth. Our team is committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence, empowering our clients to succeed in an evolving digital landscape. The Role We are seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Platform Engineer to support our client on a critical cloud infrastructure initiative. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong migration experience who can work independently to build, manage, and optimize production-ready infrastructure in Google Cloud Platform. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in GCP infrastructure, cloud migrations, Linux, networking, and Infrastructure as Code. You will work closely with internal engineering teams and client stakeholders to support projects from initial definition through final delivery, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable cloud environments. Key Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure Delivery: Build and manage GCP infrastructure across core services including Compute, networking, IAM, storage, and GKE. Migration Execution: Support and execute migrations from on-premises or multi-cloud environments into GCP, including lift-and-shift and replatforming strategies. Infrastructure as Code: Implement and maintain infrastructure using Terraform to ensure repeatable, scalable, and production-ready deployments. Performance & Cost Optimization: Troubleshoot infrastructure and application performance issues while identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and cloud cost management. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, DevOps, and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery across the full project lifecycle. What We Are Looking For Experience Cloud Infrastructure / DevOps: 6-8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or DevOps. GCP Expertise: 4-6+ year of proven hands-on experience working with GCP in production environments, with a strong understanding of Compute Engine, VPC, IAM, and storage. Migration Experience: Experience executing cloud migrations from on-premises or multi-cloud environments into GCP. Independent Execution: Ability to work independently in a contract or client-facing delivery environment. Technical Skills Infrastructure as Code: Strong experience with Terraform preferred. Containers & Kubernetes: Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes, including GKE, is highly valuable. Linux & Networking: Solid Linux systems knowledge and strong networking fundamentals. Automation & Scripting: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and scripting in Python or Bash. Monitoring & Optimization: Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and cloud cost optimization best practices. Hybrid / Multi-Cloud Exposure: Experience working across hybrid or multi-cloud environments is a plus. Required Credentials GCP Certification: Relevant Google Cloud certification required. Production GCP Experience: Demonstrated experience working with GCP in live production environments. What We Offer Competitive Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Ontrac Solutions, diversity is at the core of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to bring their unique perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. How to Apply Please submit your resume and our hiring team will be in touch. I can also turn this into a more polished job-board version with a stronger opening and tighter language if you want.

About Ontrac Solutions Ontrac Solutions is a leading technology consulting firm, specializing in cutting-edge solutions that drive business transformation. We partner with organizations to modernize their infrastructure, streamline processes, and deliver tangible results. By creating value beyond the hype, we help businesses modernize technology and build new strategies that fuel growth. Our team is committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence, empowering our clients to succeed in an evolving digital landscape. The Role We are seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Platform Engineer to support our client on a critical cloud infrastructure initiative. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong migration experience who can work independently to build, manage, and optimize production-ready infrastructure in Google Cloud Platform. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in GCP infrastructure, cloud migrations, Linux, networking, and Infrastructure as Code. You will work closely with internal engineering teams and client stakeholders to support projects from initial definition through final delivery, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable cloud environments. Key Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure Delivery: Build and manage GCP infrastructure across core services including Compute, networking, IAM, storage, and GKE. Migration Execution: Support and execute migrations from on-premises or multi-cloud environments into GCP, including lift-and-shift and replatforming strategies. Infrastructure as Code: Implement and maintain infrastructure using Terraform to ensure repeatable, scalable, and production-ready deployments. Performance & Cost Optimization: Troubleshoot infrastructure and application performance issues while identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and cloud cost management. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, DevOps, and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery across the full project lifecycle. What We Are Looking For Experience Cloud Infrastructure / DevOps: 3–6 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or DevOps. GCP Expertise: Proven hands-on experience working with GCP in production environments, with a strong understanding of Compute Engine, VPC, IAM, and storage. Migration Experience: Experience executing cloud migrations from on-premises or multi-cloud environments into GCP. Independent Execution: Ability to work independently in a contract or client-facing delivery environment. Technical Skills Infrastructure as Code: Strong experience with Terraform preferred. Containers & Kubernetes: Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes, including GKE, is highly valuable. Linux & Networking: Solid Linux systems knowledge and strong networking fundamentals. Automation & Scripting: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and scripting in Python or Bash. Monitoring & Optimization: Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and cloud cost optimization best practices. Hybrid / Multi-Cloud Exposure: Experience working across hybrid or multi-cloud environments is a plus. Required Credentials GCP Certification: Relevant Google Cloud certification required. Production GCP Experience: Demonstrated experience working with GCP in live production environments. What We Offer Competitive Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Ontrac Solutions, diversity is at the core of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to bring their unique perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. How to Apply Please submit your resume and our hiring team will be in touch.

Innovate. Create. Elevate. At Ontrac Solutions, we partner with elite engineering organizations to build systems that operate at planetary scale. Our client, a leading cloud and infrastructure-focused organization, is seeking Staff / Senior Network Engineers to help support and evolve complex hybrid and cloud networking environments. We are looking for individuals who do not just work in networking — but understand how connectivity, security, and infrastructure design come together to support performance at scale. These are not routine support roles. These are not basic network administration positions. These are infrastructure roles that enable resilient, secure, high-performance systems across enterprise environments. About the Role Ontrac Solutions is seeking Staff / Senior Network Engineers to support a high-impact client engagement focused on complex cloud and hybrid networking environments. These roles are ideal for hands-on network engineering professionals with deep experience in Google Cloud networking, enterprise infrastructure, and secure, scalable network design. The right individuals will partner closely with cloud platform engineering teams and customer stakeholders to help design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize resilient networking solutions from project definition through delivery. What You’ll Do - Design and support hybrid network architectures connecting on-premise environments with Google Cloud - Troubleshoot complex networking issues across routing, DNS, and load balancing layers - Build, manage, and maintain infrastructure using Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools - Design secure network architectures, including segmentation and firewall policies - Improve network reliability through automation and operational best practices - Collaborate with internal engineering teams and customer stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and delivery Required Qualifications - Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP routing, DNS, and load balancing - Extensive experience with Google Cloud networking, including: - VPC - VPN - Interconnect - Load balancing - Firewall policies - Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform - Strong troubleshooting skills across multi-layer network environments - Solid understanding of network security principles - Relevant Google Cloud certifications - Relevant networking certifications Nice to Have - Experience automating network tasks using Python, Bash, Go, or similar languages - Strong systems thinking across both cloud and on-prem environments - Experience improving network reliability and observability - Proven background in hybrid cloud networking architectures What We’re Looking For We’re looking for engineers who are both strategic and hands-on — strong communicators who can navigate technical complexity, solve problems quickly, and work effectively across internal and client-facing teams. The ideal candidates will be comfortable owning key networking responsibilities in fast-moving cloud environments and helping shape infrastructure that supports reliability, security, and scale. Remote with some travel to client location.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description At Ontrac Solutions, we partner with elite engineering organizations to build systems that operate at planetary scale. Our client, a founding search company, is evolving the foundation of its core search platform — and we are looking for a Principal Python Engineer who does not just use Python… but understands it at its core execution model. This is not a feature role. This is not application engineering. This is infrastructure that shapes user experience at massive scale. The Mandate - Design and optimize the Python systems that power: - Global indexing pipelines - Real-time search services - Ranking and relevance models - High-QPS distributed APIs - ML-integrated search architecture You will operate where performance, scale, and precision intersect. The Environment You'll Influence - You'll work alongside teams leveraging: - Apache Lucene - Elasticsearch - Apache Solr - Apache Kafka - Hadoop - TensorFlow - PyTorch This is distributed systems engineering at scale. Latency matters. Throughput matters. Architecture matters. Qualifications - 10+ years of Python engineering in production - Understands CPython internals and performance trade-offs - Optimized systems around GIL, async I/O, multiprocessing - Built high-throughput services serving millions of users - Architected distributed systems end-to-end - Debugged performance issues at memory and execution level - Operated at Staff or Principal level with architectural ownership Requirements - Architect low-latency Python services supporting core search - Optimize indexing and ranking pipelines - Improve query response times at scale - Design concurrency strategies for performance-critical systems - Influence system-level architectural decisions - Mentor senior engineers and elevate technical standards - Bridge ML-driven ranking systems with production-grade infrastructure The Impact Your work will: - Directly influence millions of search queries - Reduce latency across global systems - Increase relevance accuracy - Improve infrastructure resiliency - Shape the evolution of Yahoo's search architecture This is high-visibility, high-impact engineering. What Makes This Opportunity Different Through Ontrac Solutions, you're not just stepping into a contract role. You're joining a performance-driven engineering ecosystem. We operate with: - Enterprise precision - Architectural rigor - Clear executive alignment - Outcome-driven delivery We partner with organizations where technical excellence is not optional — it's foundational. Ideal Background - Built large-scale search platforms - Worked on marketplace or ad-tech systems - Led distributed systems architecture - Contributed to open-source Python libraries - Operated in environments where uptime > 99.9% is mandatory - Experience in relevance engineering, information retrieval theory, or ML-driven search pipelines is highly valued. Why This Role Is Elite This is not CRUD engineering. This is not startup experimentation. This is not maintenance work. This is: - Distributed systems at scale - Performance-critical Python engineering - Search infrastructure modernization - Architecture with real global impact