Observability Engineer_AWS_Splunk

About the Role

Maltem Asia is currently seeking Splunk Observability Engineer for a Hospitality Management domain client in Bangkok, Thailand. Role: Observability Engineer. Onsite, full-time.

Responsibilities

• Splunk Platform Management: Develop, maintain, and optimize Splunk Observability Cloud and Splunk Cloud platforms for log management.
• Data Ingestion: Deploy and configure OpenTelemetry Collectors for metrics and traces collection, as well as Splunk forwarders for log ingestion.
• User Support and Training: Provide user support and conduct training sessions to promote good observability practices and maximize the value derived from Splunk solutions.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure that our observability systems and practices comply with PCI DSS regulations.
• Development and Integration: Design and develop Python applications, add-ons, or custom integrations to extend Splunk Observability capabilities.
• Expertise and Tech Watch: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on observability topics, proposing complementary solutions (e.g., ELK, Grafana) when appropriate.
• Collaboration and Key Interactions: Work closely with development, infrastructure, DevOps and security teams to integrate data sources, build relevant dashboards, configure effective detectors, and set up alerts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in observability or monitoring engineering.
• Proven experience with Splunk Observability Cloud (including Infra Monitoring, APM, Log Observer) and Splunk Cloud Log.
• Proficiency in OpenTelemetry Collector deployment & configuration.
• Familiarity with alternative observability tools such as ELK Stack, Grafana, and Prometheus.
• Experience with AWS cloud services, particularly in logging and storage.
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems in both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Splunk O11y Cloud Certified Metrics User certification and Splunk Cloud Certified Architect certification are a plus.

Skills

• Design and develop Python applications, add-ons, or custom integrations for observability platforms.
• Hands-on deployment and configuration of OpenTelemetry Collectors and Splunk forwarders.
• Experience ensuring observability systems meet PCI DSS compliance requirements.