AWS AgentCore Platform Engineer

AWS AgentCore Platform EngineerLocation: Reading, PA (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days onsite per week) Duration: ContractJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced AWS AgentCore Platform Engineer to design, implement, and optimize observability and reliability solutions for next-generation AI agent platforms built on AWS technologies.Key ResponsibilitiesAI Platform Observability & ReliabilityDesign and implement enterprise-grade observability solutions for AI agent ecosystems built on AWS Bedrock, AWS AgentCore, and MCP (Model Context Protocol) Servers.Evaluate and optimize AWS CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, Bedrock logging, and AgentCore tracing capabilities to support complex agentic workflows.Conduct gap analyses and implement observability frameworks using Dynatrace and other monitoring platforms.Develop and enhance distributed tracing solutions across AI agent platforms and microservices architectures.Establish telemetry, monitoring, alerting, and reliability best practices for AI-driven applications.Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous reliability improvements.Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to ensure end-to-end observability across agent ecosystems.Implement proactive monitoring strategies and automated incident detection mechanisms.Support root cause analysis and remediation of production issues impacting AI platform performance.Required SkillsStrong experience with AWS Bedrock and AWS AgentCore.Hands-on expertise with CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, and distributed tracing technologies.Experience implementing observability solutions using Dynatrace.Knowledge of MCP (Model Context Protocol) and AI agent architectures.Experience with telemetry, monitoring, logging, and performance optimization.Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and microservices.Familiarity with OpenTelemetry (OTel) and observability best practices.Experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Platform Engineering, or DevOps environments.Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting Generative AI and Agentic AI platforms.Knowledge of enterprise observability frameworks and monitoring standards.AWS certifications are a plus.Experience with large-scale distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.