Splunk Developer

Job Category: Splunk Developer
Job Type: Remote
Job Location: Reston Virginia
Compensation: Depends on Experience
W2: W2-Contract Only; Kindly note that applications on a C2C basis will not be considered for this role.
Eligible Visa: GC GC-EAD H4 EAD L2S U.S. Citizen (USC)

US Work Authorization Requirement:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and other individuals with valid U.S. work authorization.

Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Splunk Developer with 12+ years of IT experience to design, build, and maintain enterprise-level Splunk solutions. The role focuses on creating high-performance dashboards, onboarding diverse data sources, and delivering meaningful insights to business and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and maintain Splunk dashboards, reports, alerts, and visualizations
  • Onboard and normalize data sources aligned with Splunk CIM standards
  • Develop and optimize complex SPL queries for performance and accuracy
  • Integrate data using Splunk DB Connect, SQL queries, and REST APIs
  • Build custom Splunk apps and add-ons
  • Automate tasks using Python or shell scripting
  • Maintain clear technical documentation
  • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

  • 12+ years of overall IT experience with strong hands-on Splunk development
  • Advanced knowledge of Splunk Enterprise and SPL
  • Experience with CIM, DB Connect, APIs, and scripting (Python/Shell)
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Skills:

  • Splunk certifications (Admin, Developer, Architect)
  • Experience with Splunk ES, ITSI, or Observability
  • Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)