Splunk Developer - Scripting (6-9 yrs)

Job Description : Splunk Developer

Location : Bangalore

Experience : 6-9 Years

Role Overview :

We are seeking a skilled Splunk Developer with 6-9 years of professional experience in Splunk development and administration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Splunk architecture, application development, and design, along with expertise in scripting and managing complex datasets. The role demands technical proficiency coupled with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Key Responsibilities :

- Splunk Application Development : Design, develop, and deploy applications using Splunk's features.

- Splunk Architecture : Understand and implement Splunk's basic architecture to ensure efficient and scalable solutions.

- Data Management : Utilize Splunk KV Store for data storage and maintenance.

- Search Optimization : Leverage Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) for optimized search performance and data analysis.

- Knowledge Objects : Manage Splunk knowledge objects like lookups, macros, and workflow actions.

- Dashboard Development : Create and maintain dashboards using Splunk Simple XML.

- Data Model and Dataset Design : Develop effective Splunk data models to support analytics requirements.

- Scripting and Customizations : Develop Python scripts for automation and integration, with optional knowledge of Splunk Alert Action development.

- Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize Splunk solutions.

Technical Skills Required :

Mandatory Skills :

- Splunk Architecture : Strong understanding of the Splunk platform's basic architecture.

- Splunk Application Development & Design : Proven experience in designing and developing applications.

- Splunk KV Store : Expertise in usage and maintenance.

- Splunk Simple XML : Proficiency in creating dashboards and views.

- Splunk Knowledge Objects : In-depth knowledge of managing and maintaining objects like lookups, event types, and tags.

- Splunk SPL (Search Processing Language) : Advanced expertise in query writing and optimization.

- Data Models and Datasets : Ability to design and use data models effectively.

- Python Scripting : Intermediate-level scripting expertise for automation and customizations.

Good-to-Have Skills :

- Splunk Administration Basics : Foundational knowledge of managing Splunk deployments.

- Splunk Web Framework : Understanding of the web framework to enhance UI/UX capabilities.

- Regular Expressions (Regex) : Proficiency in regex for search and data extraction.

- Object-Oriented JavaScript : Knowledge of JavaScript for enhancing front-end interactions.

- Splunk Alert Action Development : Experience in creating custom alert actions.

Soft Skills Required :

- Analytical Thinking : Ability to analyze large datasets and derive meaningful insights.

- Problem-Solving : Proactively identify and resolve issues in Splunk implementations.

- Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders and document processes.

- Team Collaboration : Work effectively in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.

- Adaptability : Quickly learn and adapt to new tools, techniques, and environments.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Splunk certifications such as Splunk Certified Developer or Splunk Certified Administrator.