Elasticsearch Engineer

Elasticsearch Engineer

• Hybrid work model – 2 days per week from the office in Kraków

We are looking for an experienced Elasticsearch Engineer to join an international technology team working on a large-scale platform focused on advanced analytics, Big Data, and cloud-native solutions within the financial services domain.

The role is part of a globally distributed setup with teams located across Europe and Asia, operating in an Agile environment with regular releases and strong engineering standards.

Project Overview

The project focuses on building and maintaining a Big Data and analytics platform that leverages Elasticsearch, AI technologies, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support intelligence-driven analysis and investigation processes. The platform is used by analysts, investigators, and data specialists operating at global scale.

The technology stack includes Elasticsearch, Scala, Spark, Hadoop, with an ongoing transition towards cloud-native solutions on GCP, including Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.

Your Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and upgrade Elasticsearch clusters

• Provide L2/L3 production support for business users and development teams

• Support development pods with troubleshooting, performance tuning, and operational issues

• Assist in the migration of Elasticsearch from on-premises environments to the cloud

• Collaborate closely with engineers, DevOps, and platform teams in an Agile setup

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Elasticsearch (acting as an SME)

• Good knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Experience with the Hadoop ecosystem

• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices (Scrum / Kanban)

• Experience using Jira and Confluence

• Very good communication skills in English (discussion, collaboration, presentations)

Nice to Have

• Experience with Scala and Apache Spark

• Knowledge of JUnit, TDD, BDD

• Experience with RHEL / shell scripting / regex

• Understanding of Clean Code principles, SOLID, KISS, DRY, and design patterns

What We Offer

• Work on a business-critical, large-scale analytics platform

• Collaboration with experienced, international engineering teams

• Exposure to modern cloud and Big Data technologies

• Stable, long-term project with clear engineering standards and processes

Why apply for an Antal job offer?

When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process.

About Antal

Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.

Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.