Monitoring Lead Expert (ELK)

TL;DR

Monitoring Lead Expert (ELK): Developing and managing a comprehensive observability platform based on the ELK stack with an accent on log ingestion pipelines and platform onboarding strategies. Focus on implementing OpenTelemetry, creating complex Kibana dashboards, and designing scalable alerting systems.

Location: Hybrid, Lisbon, Portugal

Salary: €28,000–€52,000 / Year

Company

A specialized IT consulting partner with 18 years of experience helping clients navigate fast-moving markets.

What you will do

• Develop and implement a comprehensive monitoring platform onboarding strategy.
• Configure and set up the ELK platform, including creating onboarding scripts for seamless integration.
• Develop new log ingestion pipelines using Logstash and Filebeat.
• Manage log storage and indexation within Elasticsearch and maintain Kibana dashboards.
• Implement alerting features and support OpenTelemetry implementation for enhanced observability.
• Perform end-to-end observability studies and provide detailed task breakdowns with time estimates.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in similar monitoring/observability roles.
• Strong expertise in the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
• Experience with Filebeat and OpenTelemetry.
• English: Advanced (C1) proficiency required.
• Location: Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Lisbon, Portugal.

Culture & Benefits

• No-term full-time contract with health insurance.
• Generous paid time off (22 days + 4 extra annual days).
• Meal allowance provided via Coverflex.
• Annual training budget for professional growth.
• Dynamic, team-oriented international culture.