Elasticsearch Engineer

Are you the kind of person who dives deep into the intricate workings of systems, always seeking out the most efficient way to automate, and loves sharing insights with your teammates? If building robust, scalable data observability solutions sounds like your calling, then an exciting opportunity awaits. Human Power BG is currently partnering with a leading IT services and solutions provider, a company celebrated for delivering impactful projects to clients across the globe, to find a passionate Elasticsearch Engineer. Imagine shaping a critical, globally distributed Data Ocean, working within a fully containerized ELK stack deployed with the precision of Helm and the foresight of infrastructure as code principles. This is a chance to join an open-minded, virtual SCRUM team, contributing from anywhere in the world in a fully remote, worldwide capacity.

Overview

Our client is a distinguished IT services and solutions provider with a strong presence in the implementation and maintenance of SAP and other vital business information systems. They also excel in IT Infrastructure services, Information Security solutions, Business development, and Project Management, serving a diverse international clientele. As an Elasticsearch Engineer, you will be a pivotal member of their Central Infrastructure Observability Data Engineering Core Dev team. Your work will directly support a sophisticated ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) based solution, built with modern containerization technologies and deployed seamlessly using Helm, all underpinned by a strong infrastructure as code philosophy. This role offers the unique chance to impact a global data landscape from your chosen remote location.

Key Responsibilities

Actively participate within a diverse and open-minded virtual SCRUM team, driving technical topics from a collaborative DevOps perspective.
Focus on extensive automation, particularly in pipeline based deployment of software components and infrastructure.
Design, implement, and maintain high-performance Elasticsearch clusters, ensuring optimal data ingestion and search capabilities.
Develop and optimize Logstash configurations for efficient data parsing, filtering, and transformation from various sources.
Create insightful Kibana dashboards and visualizations to provide clear observability into critical systems.
Implement and uphold best practices for security, performance, and reliability across the ELK stack.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the observability platform through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
Share knowledge and best practices with team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Work with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
Leverage Helm charts for streamlined application deployment and management within a Kubernetes environment.

Requirements

Proven professional experience as an Elasticsearch Engineer or in a similar role focusing on the ELK stack.
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.
Solid background in DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
Proficiency with containerization technologies, especially Docker and Kubernetes.
Practical experience using Helm for deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes.
Strong grasp of infrastructure as code concepts and tools.
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems effectively.
A genuine passion for automation, attention to detail, and a desire to continuously improve systems.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a remote, team-oriented SCRUM environment.
Proactive mindset, ready to drive initiatives and contribute to architectural decisions.

What You'll Gain

The opportunity to make a significant impact on a globally distributed Data Ocean within an international IT services company.
Work alongside a highly skilled, diverse, and supportive virtual team committed to cutting-edge observability solutions.
Exposure to a modern technology stack, including fully containerized ELK solutions, Helm, and robust infrastructure as code practices.
A stimulating environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional development.
Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote role, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world.
Contribute to projects with real-world impact for a wide range of international clients.