Splunk Developer
Coltech
Job Description
Splunk Developer Location: Edinburgh (2 days onsite) Contract: Long-term contract Overview We are looking for a Splunk Developer to support the development and optimisation of enterprise monitoring and analytics solutions. This is a hands-on role focused on Splunk development, data onboarding, dashboard creation, and alerting , working closely with engineering and operations teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards, reports, and alerts Write and optimise SPL (Search Processing Language) queries Onboard and integrate data from multiple sources: Application logs Infrastructure and server logs Cloud and platform data Configure source types, field extractions, and data inputs Support data model creation and CIM alignment Monitor and improve search performance and indexing strategies Assist in troubleshooting issues using Splunk and support incident analysis Work with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions Maintain documentation and follow Splunk best practices Required Skills Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Strong knowledge of SPL (Search Processing Language) Experience building dashboards, alerts, and reports Understanding of: Data ingestion and parsing Indexing and search optimisation Experience working with log data and monitoring solutions Good problem-solving and analytical skills