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ElasticSenior Full Stack Software Developer - Observability
Elastic is looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Developer specializing in Observability to join its Streams UI team. The employer operates as a Search AI…
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Elastic is looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Developer specializing in Observability to join its Streams UI team. The employer operates as a Search AI Company, delivering cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability utilized by more than half of the Fortune 500. In this position, the contributor will focus on Fleet, which is the central management interface for Elastic Agent within Kibana, as well as Streams, a log…
Job Description
Elastic is looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Developer specializing in Observability to join its Streams UI team. The employer operates as a Search AI Company, delivering cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability utilized by more than half of the Fortune 500. In this position, the contributor will focus on Fleet, which is the central management interface for Elastic Agent within Kibana, as well as Streams, a log data handling utility responsible for parsing, ingestion, retention, organization, and enrichment.
This opportunity is well-suited for a generalist engineer who enjoys resolving ambiguous, complex challenges and aims to elevate surrounding team members. The person in this function will build intuitive interface components using React, Node.js, and TypeScript, while connecting front-end elements to back-end services. Responsibilities include owning projects from conception to completion, guiding architectural discussions, establishing team coding protocols, and conducting code reviews.
The role operates within a globally distributed team that collaborates asynchronously across various time zones via GitHub and Slack. Candidates will partner closely with product managers and designers to translate mockups into functional, visually consistent user interfaces while assessing new technologies and maintaining high code standards through automated testing and deployment workflows.
Responsibilities
- Design and build intuitive user interface features with TypeScript, React, and Node.js
- Connect front-end features directly to back-end services to establish a reliable user experience
- Perform usability evaluations and collect user feedback to guide ongoing product updates
- Drive complex, loosely-defined tasks end-to-end by setting strategy, dividing tasks, and making technical decisions
- Lead system design and architecture conversations while balancing performance, scale, and backwards compatibility
- Define and enforce team coding rules and champion the creation of reusable components
- Implement automated deployment and testing pipelines alongside thorough code reviews
- Partner asynchronously with a distributed team across time zones through Slack and GitHub
- Cooperate with product managers and designers to transform visual mockups into functional user interfaces
Requirements
- Professional production experience working with full-stack JavaScript, specifically TypeScript, React, and Node.js
- Demonstrated track record of directing complex projects end-to-end with minimal supervision and strong design ownership
- Strong system-design and architecture judgment within large codebases
- Prior experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools to speed up feature delivery and improve codebases
- Strong verbal and written communication skills paired with a commitment to asynchronous knowledge sharing
Qualifications
- Experience using Reactflow
- Familiarity with the Elastic stack, observability tools, or log and data-ingestion pipelines
- Background in Go, Kubernetes, or cloud-native software development
- Experience building large user interfaces that handle high volumes of data, tables, filtering, and search
- Familiarity with real-time or streaming data
- Previous open-source contribution history or time spent on a developer-facing platform team
- Experience mentoring engineers or leading small project teams
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage for employees and their families across many regions
- Flexible schedules and work locations for eligible positions
- Generous annual vacation time
- Donation and service matching program up to $2000 or regional currency equivalent
- Up to 40 hours of paid time off yearly for personal volunteer work
- Paid parental leave of at least 16 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location or remote policy for this role?
The posting lists the location as the United States and describes Elastic as a distributed company offering flexible schedules and locations for many roles, but does not explicitly specify a formal remote or on-site status.
What technologies are required for this position?
Candidates must have solid production experience with full-stack JavaScript, specifically TypeScript for the front end with React and Node.js on the back end.
What is the compensation for this job?
The typical starting salary range listed is €55,800 to €88,300 EUR, paid as a base salary without a variable compensation component.
How can applicants request accessibility accommodations?
Applicants can request an accommodation during the recruitment process by emailing candidate_accessibility@elastic.co.
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