Splunk Developer on W2 only Local to FL only

Job Title: Splunk Developer - OPT's are fine
Location: Juno Beach, Florida
Duration: 12 plus months contract with possible extension
Experience Required: Minimum 5+ Years

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Splunk Developer with strong experience in Data Warehousing, ETL processes, and Data Analytics to design, develop, and optimize enterprise-grade monitoring and reporting solutions. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between operational data visibility and business analytics, ensuring actionable insights from complex datasets.
Key Responsibilities

• Splunk Development & Administration
• Design, configure, and maintain Splunk Enterprise / Splunk Cloud environments.
• Develop custom dashboards, alerts, reports, and visualizations using SPL (Search Processing Language).
• Integrate Splunk with various data sources, including databases, APIs, log aggregators, and cloud data platforms.
• Optimize search performance and data indexing for efficiency and scalability.
• Manage user roles, access controls, and data onboarding.
• Data Warehouse & ETL Integration
• Design and implement ETL pipelines for structured/unstructured data ingestion into Splunk or analytical databases.
• Work with data warehouse technologies (Snowflake, Redshift, Azure Synapse, BigQuery, or SQL Server DWH).
• Develop data models that support analytics, dashboards, and reporting.
• Collaborate with DBAs and Data Engineers to ensure reliable data movement between systems.
• Data Analytics & Reporting
• Develop and automate data analytics solutions using Splunk, SQL, and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Deliver KPI-driven insights, trend analyses, and operational intelligence to business stakeholders.
• Correlate Splunk data with enterprise datasets for deeper analytics and anomaly detection.
• Collaborate with business users to translate data requirements into Splunk visualizations and analytics models.
• Operational Excellence
• Implement best practices for log management, monitoring, and alerting.
• Troubleshoot data ingestion, parsing, and search performance issues.
• Support compliance, audit, and governance requirements through data visibility and retention policies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Splunk Expertise:
• 3 5+ years hands-on experience with Splunk (Enterprise, Cloud, or ITSI).
• Proficiency in SPL (Search Processing Language) and Splunk dashboarding (Simple XML, JS, HTML).
• Experience integrating Splunk with data lakes, APIs, or custom applications.
• Data Warehouse & ETL:
• Solid understanding of data modeling, star/snowflake schema, and ETL workflows.
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Informatica, Talend, or Azure Data Factory.
• Hands-on experience with SQL (T-SQL, PL/SQL, etc.) for complex queries and optimization.
• Data Analytics:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
• Familiarity with machine learning or predictive analytics within Splunk or Python/R is a plus.
• Other:
• Scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps concepts.
• Strong understanding of network logs, security events, and operational data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Certified Power User, Splunk Certified Admin, Splunk Certified Developer).
• Experience with Cloud Data Platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
• Knowledge of Data Governance, Security Monitoring, or SIEM use cases.
• Prior experience in enterprise analytics or operational intelligence environments.