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United States Digital Space LLC

NY · On-site

$98.20 - $155.33/hr

We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join the Elasticsearch - Search Scaling team. This globally-distributed team of experienced engineers focuses on delivering a robust and feature ...

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Neura Market

$160 - $304/hr

What is The Role: We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join the Elasticsearch - Search Infra team. This globally-distributed team of experienced engineers focuses on delivering a robust ...

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Neura Market

$160 - $304/hr

What is The Role We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join the Elasticsearch - Storage Engine team. This globally distributed, fully remote team of experienced engineers develops core ...

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United States Digital Space LLC

NY · On-site

$170 - $260/hr

What is The Role We're looking for a Principal Software Developer to join the Elasticsearch - Search team. This globally-distributed team of expert engineers focuses on delivering a robust and ...

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How much do elasticsearch developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for elasticsearch developer in the United States is $45.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $54.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Elasticsearch developer do?

An Elasticsearch Developer specializes in designing, developing, and maintaining search and analytics solutions using Elasticsearch, an open-source search and analytics engine. They are responsible for creating efficient data indexing, building search queries, optimizing performance, and integrating Elasticsearch with other applications. Additionally, they troubleshoot issues, ensure data security, and help organizations make the most of their data through scalable search capabilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Elasticsearch developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Elasticsearch Developer, you need a strong background in software development, information retrieval, and experience with Elasticsearch and related technologies, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with Elasticsearch APIs, Kibana, Logstash, and experience with scripting languages like Python or Java are commonly required, along with relevant certifications such as Elastic Certified Engineer. Analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and effective communication help developers collaborate and address complex search and data challenges. These skills ensure efficient data indexing, retrieval, and analysis, driving scalable solutions in data-driven environments.

What are some common challenges Elasticsearch developers face when optimizing large-scale search queries, and how can they address them?

Elasticsearch Developers often encounter challenges such as slow query performance and resource bottlenecks when dealing with large datasets. To address these issues, developers should focus on designing efficient index mappings, utilizing filters instead of queries where possible, and leveraging features like pagination and aggregations carefully. Monitoring cluster health and resource usage is also key, as is regularly updating and tuning the underlying infrastructure. Collaborating closely with DevOps and data engineering teams ensures optimal configurations and quick resolution of performance problems.

What is the difference between Elasticsearch Developer vs Data Engineer?

AspectElasticsearch DeveloperData Engineer
Required CredentialsProficiency in Elasticsearch, JSON, REST APIsSQL, Python, ETL tools, cloud platforms
Work EnvironmentFocus on search, indexing, and data retrieval within applicationsBuild data pipelines, manage databases, and optimize data flow
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, e-commerce, search enginesFinance, healthcare, tech firms, data-driven organizations

Elasticsearch Developers specialize in implementing and optimizing Elasticsearch for search and analytics, focusing on search engine functionalities. Data Engineers design and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure, often working with multiple tools and platforms. While both roles require data handling skills, Elasticsearch Developers focus on search solutions, whereas Data Engineers handle broader data architecture and processing tasks.

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Infographic showing various Elasticsearch Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,200 per year, or $45.3 per hour.

ElasticSearch Systems Engineer (2025-0118)

Acclaim Technical Services

Bethesda, MD • On-site

$190K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.
We are actively hiring ElasticSearch Systems Engineer with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to support a program in Bethesda, MD. The ElasticSearch Systems Engineer SME role provides support across an Agile team in a DevSecOps environment. This role will provide support for a large enterprise ElasticSearch deployment. This role requires providing design, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting support in the Elastic environments in both cloud (AWS) and on prem.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Maintain Elasticsearch clusters in a cloud-based environment across multiple availability zones.
  • Ensure the Elasticsearch clusters continue to run under optimal conditions
  • Evaluate existing Elasticsearch clusters, configuration parameters, indexing, search and query performance tuning, security and administration
  • Maintain appropriate infrastructure to maintain performance and data integrity
  • Keep Elasticsearch clusters upgraded (as permitted by the applications reliant on them)
  • Spin up/customize clusters to meet various development and/or business needs
  • Optimize indexes to meet business needs (e.g. logging, enterprise search)
  • Troubleshoot various issues with the clusters (from small errors like unassigned shards, to automation issues, to node/cluster failures)
  • Work closely with architecture, engineering and development and operations teams and jointly work on key deliverables ensuring production scalability and stability
  • Ensure security of Elasticsearch cluster
  • Follow and implement Elastic best practices
  • Ensure appropriate monitoring & alerting of Elasticsearch
Basic Qualifications:
  • 3+ years' experience with Elasticsearch Administration
  • Direct experience maintaining and integrating Elasticsearch within an operational enterprise information system
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment and tempo
  • Experience with deploying and using Elasticsearch in Commercial Cloud Platform (ex, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
**Candidate must have a Master's degree with 15 or more years of prior relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working on customer's systems
  • Understanding of customer's system development policies

Pay Range: There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
The pay range for this position is $190,000.00 - $200,000.00
At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here Employee Resources.
Pay Range: There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
SALARY TRANSPARANCY
There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT
ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.

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