Elasticsearch Engineer

Description

We are looking for an experienced Elasticsearch Engineer to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing and optimizing Elastic Cloud environments while collaborating closely with engineering teams. This position is based in Lehi, Utah, and offers a great opportunity to apply your expertise in cloud-based technologies and observability solutions.

Responsibilities:
Design, deploy, and maintain Elastic Cloud environments to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
Collaborate with engineering teams to implement and support Elastic observability solutions.
Monitor and troubleshoot Elastic systems to identify and resolve issues promptly.
Optimize data pipelines and search functionalities within the Elastic stack.
Develop and maintain documentation related to Elastic configurations and processes.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on Elastic best practices.
Integrate Elastic Cloud with other monitoring tools such as Datadog to enhance observability.
Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices within cloud environments.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Elastic technologies and related tools.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in Elasticsearch engineering or related roles.
Extensive knowledge of Elastic Cloud services and observability tools.
Proficiency in AWS technologies and their integration with Elastic environments.
Hands-on experience with Datadog for monitoring and observability.
Strong understanding of SaaS and PaaS platforms.
Ability to optimize Elastic systems for performance and scalability.
Excellent troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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