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Elk Stack Jobs in New Jersey (NOW HIRING)

Sr. ELK Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$108K - $149K/yr

Minimum 2-3 year of experience in using ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, APM, Prometheus). * Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, operating systems, distributed systems, and cloud ...

Full Stack Java Developer

Woodbridge, NJ · On-site

$53 - $68.50/hr

... ELK Stack, Splunk, AppDynamics * 3+ years of experience -with Cloud Providers like Openshift (OCP), GCP, Azure -with API integration using Apigee, Rest API, Kafka -with tests frameworks using Jasmine ...

Full Stack Java Developer

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$53.25 - $68.75/hr

... ELK Stack, Splunk, AppDynamics, ThousandEyes * 5+ Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Shell * 5+ Years of experience with API integration using Apigee, Rest API, Kafka * 3+ years ...

java developer

Woodbridge, NJ · On-site

$51.50 - $66.75/hr

Logging, Monitoring tools ELK Stack, Splunk, AppDynamics * 3+ years of experience * Cloud Providers like Openshift (OCP), GCP, Azure * API integration using Apigee, Rest API, Kafka * tests frameworks ...

VINOF 517 DEVOPS ENGINEER

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$55.25 - $75.75/hr

... ELK stack, or Splunk Job Requirements: Travel Required. Send Resume with Legal Status for Work Authorization Job Benefits: Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Other Benefits Apply by Email:

AVP Senior Java Developer

Rutherford, NJ · On-site

$58.25 - $74.50/hr

Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Splunk. * Develop and maintain dashboards and ...

RAKOF 446 DEVOPS ENGINEER

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$55.25 - $75.75/hr

... ELK stack, or Splunk. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of progressive experience or, alternatively, a Master's degree with 1 year of experience, which will be considered equivalent.

AVP Senior Java Developer

Rutherford, NJ · On-site

$121.20 - $181.80/hr

Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Splunk. * Develop and maintain dashboards and alerts to proactively identify and resolve ...

Production Engineer

Newark, NJ · On-site

$109 - $120/hr

Take ownership of tasks and projects within our Observability stack (including Prometheus and ELK) to maintain full-stack visibility, latency tracking, and scalability. * Identify opportunities for ...

OpenShift Engineer at Iselin, NJ

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$53.50 - $73.25/hr

... ELK Stack, Splunk, AppDynamics, Liquibase * 5+ Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Shell * 3+ years of experience with tests frameworks using Jasmine, Karma, Selenium, Junit ...

OpenShift Engineer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$62.50 - $83/hr

... Grafana, ELK stack). Company : Damco Solutions is a provider of IT solutions, services, and products. Founded in 1996, the company is headquartered in Plainsboro, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 ...

Take ownership of tasks and projects within our Observability stack (including Prometheus and ELK) to maintain full-stack visibility, latency tracking, and scalability. * Identify opportunities for ...

Take ownership of tasks and projects within our Observability stack (including Prometheus and ELK) to maintain full-stack visibility, latency tracking, and scalability. * Identify opportunities for ...

Openshift/Kubernetes Engineer

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$53.50 - $73.25/hr

... ELK Stack, Splunk, AppDynamics, Liquibase * 5+ Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Shell * 3+ years of experience with tests frameworks using Jasmine, Karma, Selenium, Junit ...

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How much do elk stack jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for elk stack in New Jersey is $127,052.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,300.00 and $146,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the ELK Stack?

The ELK Stack is a collection of three open-source tools—Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana—commonly used for searching, analyzing, and visualizing large volumes of log data in real time. Elasticsearch is a powerful search and analytics engine, Logstash is a data processing pipeline that ingests and transforms data, and Kibana provides visualization capabilities on top of the data stored in Elasticsearch. Together, they help organizations monitor applications, troubleshoot issues, and gain insights from their data.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ELK Stack engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ELK Stack Engineer, you need a solid understanding of Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, as well as experience with data indexing, search, and visualization, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with tools like Beats, scripting languages (such as Python or Bash), and certifications like Elastic Certified Engineer are commonly valuable. Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you interpret data requirements and collaborate with teams. These competencies are crucial to designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable log management and analytics solutions that support business operations.

What are some typical challenges faced when managing and scaling an ELK Stack deployment in a production environment?

One common challenge is ensuring the ELK Stack remains performant as log volume and query complexity increase, which often requires careful resource planning and tuning of Elasticsearch indices. Another challenge is maintaining data security and compliance, as logs can contain sensitive information that must be protected. Additionally, team members often need to collaborate closely with DevOps, security, and development teams to tailor dashboards and alerts to business needs, which can demand strong communication and coordination skills. Proactive monitoring, regular updates, and automation can help address these challenges and ensure reliable log management.

What cities in New Jersey are hiring for Elk Stack jobs?

Cities in New Jersey with the most Elk Stack job openings:

Infographic showing various Elk Stack job openings in New Jersey as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, and 57% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $127,052 per year, or $61.1 per hour.

ELK Solution Architect

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

NAVA Software Solutions
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees

$69 - $90.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a ELK Solutions Architect
Details:
Position: ELK Solution Architect
Location: Remote
Duration: Full time / Direct Hire
Required skills
  • 12+ Years of experience with Expertise with ELK stack : Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana
  • Should have good hands-on experience in end-to-end ELK stack deployment
  • Design Elasticsearch indices to efficiently store metric data by optimizing both performance and its growth into consideration
  • Configuration of Logstash, FileBeats, MetricsBeats and other ELK Stack components to collect and the store the data necessary to meet customer requirements efficiently
  • Experience in implementing, configuring and performance tuning large clusters and Nodes
  • Experience with Elastic Stack ecosystem for Metadata services, centralized log monitoring, notifications, system metrics, application health and performance monitors
  • Elasticsearch and Logstash performance and configuration tuning
  • Architecting data structures using Elastic Search
  • Design, development, administration, and delivery of Elastic Search / ELK based reporting solutions. Build reports using APIs that leverage Elasticsearch
  • Analyze and improve application performance while searching for simple and robust solutions to complex tasks
  • Proficient in elastic query for data analysis
  • Exercise a high degree of responsibility for the processes, systems, and tools created and managed.
  • Good to have skills: Python scripting, Dockers, Kubernetes, Ansible for Run book Automation
  • Good understanding of AWS cloud tools & services

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About NAVA Software Solutions

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NAVA is a strategic partner for companies seeking to develop or customize software and products. Our team of experts leverages cutting-edge technology and deep industry knowledge to provide customized solutions that drive business success. Whether you're looking to improve your operations, increase efficiency, or bring a new product to market, NAVA has the expertise and resources to help you achieve your goals. Trust us to be your partner in software and product development.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Rocky Hill, CT, US

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