Elastic Stack Engineer

Tower, Greater London
10 months ago
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Senior Data Scientist

Elastic Stack Engineer – Sports Entertainment – London (Hybrid) - Up to £95,000 + Excellent Benefits

Overview:
A fast-growing, innovative organisation is seeking an experienced Elastic Stack Engineer to support and evolve its internal tooling and real-time data platforms. You’ll be joining a cutting-edge Data Science function working across AI, ML, Databricks, Node.js, GraphQL, and more. This is a high-impact, hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working with diverse teams.

Role & Responsibilities:

Deliver and maintain solutions using the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats)
Provide ongoing support for internal tooling and monitoring systems
Collaborate with development teams to ensure data feeds are accurate and efficient
Mentor junior engineers and assist with technical planning
Contribute to Agile ceremonies and collaborative development practices (stand-ups, code reviews, retrospectives)
Identify and implement improvements to enhance product performance and reliability
Engage in cross-team activities, including documentation and knowledge sharing
Build strong working relationships across technology and business teams 
Requirements:

Expert-level experience with the Elastic Stack, including Logstash, Kibana, Watcher, REST endpoints, and painless scripting
Strong experience working with both operational and business data
Proven track record with real-time data systems
Solid Azure knowledge, particularly Event Hubs and related data services
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python preferred)
Experience mentoring or coaching junior engineers
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt in a fast-moving environment 
Desirable:

Kubernetes and Docker experience in a cloud environment
Linux admin skills (Ubuntu preferred)
SQL Server knowledge
Experience with Azure DevOps (repos and deployment pipelines) 
Package:

Up to £95,000 basic salary
Hybrid working model
25 days annual leave + public holidays 
Elastic Stack Engineer – Sports Entertainment – London (Hybrid) - Up to £95,000 + Excellent Benefits

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