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.