Job Description
Splunk Engineer
The Future Begins Here
At Takeda, we are creating a future-ready organization that uses data and digital to meet the needs of patients, our people, and the planet. We need your help to make this happen. Join our new Innovation Capability Center (ICC) in Bratislava, Slovakia.
In this role at our state-of-the-art center, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and create solutions that will benefit patients around the world. Become the heart of our internal innovation engine.
At Takeda we unite in diversity
Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individuals are recognized for the diverse backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continually improving workplace experience and accessibility for everyone, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our Team.
The Opportunity
As a Splunk Engineer, you'll work closely with Architects, Operations, DevOps, Security and other technology partners to design and implement our next-generation Monitoring, Telemetry and Observability solutions based on Splunk platform. You will design/build/deploy complex, forward-looking monitoring, telemetry and observability capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable Monitoring, Telemetry and Observability (MTO) solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Create data manipulation scripts based on Python - used to manage and manipulate MTO platform tools and to extract performance and event data for analysis.
- Create and manage interfaces between platform tools and external systems to optimize operational visibility into monitored systems and applications.
- Support and take responsibility for managing the health and well-being of the Splunk platform, in the cloud and on premise.
- Monitor for vulnerabilities and troubleshoot performance issues by implementing alert strategies for production environments.
- Work closely with product leads, scrum master, business customers to define feature specifications and build the next generation of MTO solutions
- Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to provision environments, configure services, and perform capacity planning.
- Participate in support rotation, respond to system health alerts, and triage issues alongside helpdesk, managed services, and cloud ops teams
- Develop and maintain application documentation according to Takeda Quality Systems and Software Development Life Cycle standards and procedures
Skills and Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related study, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience spanning multiple IT disciplines, including systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, integration.
- Hands on experience with Splunk and the premium products - ITSI and Observability.
- Hands on experience in system level scripting using Bash and/or PowerShell.
- Proficiency with basic data analysis, data correlation, data integration, data modelling, scripting (Python), and core query languages.
- Deep understanding of the Splunk family of solutions (ITSI, Observability) including the Splunk Processing Language.
- Good Operating System level debugging skills.
- Knowledge and functional understanding of other monitoring platforms such as Cisco AppDynamics and Cisco ThousandEyes is a plus!
- Solid oral and written communication skills, business acumen, and enterprise knowledge.
What Takeda Can Offer You
At Takeda, you may build your career, while contributing to better people's lives. Expect trust driven culture built around Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance. Joining ICC will give you access to high end technology, training and colleagues who will support your growth.
Salary
As a motivated employee, you should be compensated appropriately. The minimum salary for this position is € 2650 per month (full time), but your final remuneration package may be higher depending on your qualifications and experience.
Benefits
Here are a few benefits our employees are enjoying at Takeda. To get a full picture of what we are offering, follow this link.
- Cafeteria
- Medical - High standard medical care
- Bridge days
- Summer Hours
- Multisport Card
Your application and any and all conversations that occur with the recruiter, HR, and the hiring manager as part of that application will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Locations
SVK - Bratislava - Svatoplukova
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world.
We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts.
Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives.
Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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