Splunk Architect with Hands on Java and AWS Experience

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
No Travel Required
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Splunk Architect
Java
AWS
EC2
Lambda
S3
RDS
DynamoDB
QA
DevOps
Splunk Enterprise Security
IT Service Intelligence (ITSI)
Spring Boot
REST APIs
microservices

Job Details

Title: Splunk Architect with Hands on Java and AWS Experience
Location: Dallas, TX - Onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Splunk Expert & Architect with strong hands-on experience in writing advanced queries at runtime to debug and resolve production support issues quickly. The ideal candidate will also be proficient in Java development and have solid expertise in AWS cloud services, enabling them to bridge the gap between application development, cloud engineering, and production support. 7 to 10 years overall experience; 3+ years on Splunk is a MUST. This role requires a strong problem-solver who thrives in high-pressure environments, can lead incident resolution, and provide guidance to the development/support team while ensuring system reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Splunk Expertise
  • Write and execute complex Splunk queries in real-time to debug and troubleshoot production incidents.
  • Build and optimize Splunk dashboards, alerts, and monitoring for proactive issue detection.
  • Perform root cause analysis and create detailed incident reports based on Splunk data.
  • Partner with support teams to accelerate MTTR (Mean Time to Resolution).
  • Train our teams on Splunk, conduct brown bag sessions
Application Development & Support
  • Lead debugging sessions for Java-based applications and services.
  • Provide fixes and enhancements for applications in Java/Spring Boot.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and support teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation.
  • AWS Cloud Engineering
  • Support applications hosted on AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, etc.).
  • Troubleshoot performance and integration issues within AWS environments.
  • Contribute to building resilient, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
Leadership & Collaboration
  • Act as a Senior developer, providing technical direction to the team.
  • Work closely with support, QA, and DevOps to streamline incident handling and deployment pipelines.
  • Mentor junior team members on Splunk, Java, and AWS best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
Splunk
  • Advanced knowledge of Splunk queries, dashboards, and real-time troubleshooting.
  • Ability to perform quick log analysis and identify system anomalies.
  • Familiarity with Splunk Enterprise Security (SES) or IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) a plus.
  • Development (Java)
  • Strong hands-on coding experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.
  • Solid debugging and performance tuning skills.
AWS
  • Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, CloudWatch, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, IAM).
  • Understanding of monitoring, logging, and distributed systems on AWS.
General
  • 6+ years of professional experience in application development and support.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to handle high-pressure incidents.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
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