Position Description:
CGI is looking for an experienced Graffana ELK Software Development Lead to join our Applications Development and Maintenance team, supporting our client which is a large US Bank, working in an advanced technology environment.
This role will require someone at our client site 5 days a week in Pittsburgh, PA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
. As a Graffana ELK Software development Lead, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of enterprise observability and monitoring solutions using Grafana, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK)
. Architect scalable logging, monitoring, alerting, and visualization frameworks to provide end-to-end visibility into application, infrastructure, and business-critical systems.
. Drive the development and optimization of centralized log management platforms using Elasticsearch and Logstash, ensuring high availability, detecting anomalies and data retention compliance.
. Design and develop interactive Grafana dashboards, reports, and real-time monitoring solutions to support operational intelligence, performance analysis, and executive reporting.
. Develop and maintain automated alerting strategies using Grafana, Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and integrated monitoring tools to improve system reliability and reduce mean time to resolution
. Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune Kafka streaming jobs to improve performance, scalability, and operational reliability.
. Collaborate with architects, data engineers, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders to design and implement modern streaming and event-driven data platforms.
. Analyzing user requirements, and defines technical project scope and assumptions for assigned tasks.
. Creating technical designs for new systems, and/or modifications to existing systems.
. Translating detailed requirements into functional system designs.
. Prioritizing work, meeting deadline and also establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, project team members, supervisors, and employees from other departments.
. Partner with business leaders, enterprise architects, and product owners to identify new graph-based use cases, evaluate emerging technologies, and align Neo4j initiatives with digital transformation goals.
Requirements:
At least 8+ years of experience in software development, observability engineering, monitoring platforms, or enterprise logging solutions, with demonstrated leadership experience.
. Strong hands-on experience with Grafana, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK Stack), and related observability and monitoring technologies. . Experience developing custom Grafana dashboards, visualizations, alerts, and reporting solutions for application, infrastructure, and business monitoring.
. Extensive experience designing and implementing centralized logging, monitoring, alerting, and dashboarding solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.
. Strong knowledge of Elasticsearch, indexing strategies, shard management, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
. Good to have Kafka streaming knowledge along with relational databases
. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills in distributed streaming environments.
. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in Agile/Scrum teams.
. Experience working in Agile development environments with strong collaboration, technical leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
#DICE
#LI-SG2
Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $70,800.00 - $176,300.00.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs
Skills:
What you can expect from us:
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.
CGI is looking for an experienced Graffana ELK Software Development Lead to join our Applications Development and Maintenance team, supporting our client which is a large US Bank, working in an advanced technology environment.
This role will require someone at our client site 5 days a week in Pittsburgh, PA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
. As a Graffana ELK Software development Lead, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of enterprise observability and monitoring solutions using Grafana, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK)
. Architect scalable logging, monitoring, alerting, and visualization frameworks to provide end-to-end visibility into application, infrastructure, and business-critical systems.
. Drive the development and optimization of centralized log management platforms using Elasticsearch and Logstash, ensuring high availability, detecting anomalies and data retention compliance.
. Design and develop interactive Grafana dashboards, reports, and real-time monitoring solutions to support operational intelligence, performance analysis, and executive reporting.
. Develop and maintain automated alerting strategies using Grafana, Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and integrated monitoring tools to improve system reliability and reduce mean time to resolution
. Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune Kafka streaming jobs to improve performance, scalability, and operational reliability.
. Collaborate with architects, data engineers, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders to design and implement modern streaming and event-driven data platforms.
. Analyzing user requirements, and defines technical project scope and assumptions for assigned tasks.
. Creating technical designs for new systems, and/or modifications to existing systems.
. Translating detailed requirements into functional system designs.
. Prioritizing work, meeting deadline and also establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, project team members, supervisors, and employees from other departments.
. Partner with business leaders, enterprise architects, and product owners to identify new graph-based use cases, evaluate emerging technologies, and align Neo4j initiatives with digital transformation goals.
Requirements:
At least 8+ years of experience in software development, observability engineering, monitoring platforms, or enterprise logging solutions, with demonstrated leadership experience.
. Strong hands-on experience with Grafana, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK Stack), and related observability and monitoring technologies. . Experience developing custom Grafana dashboards, visualizations, alerts, and reporting solutions for application, infrastructure, and business monitoring.
. Extensive experience designing and implementing centralized logging, monitoring, alerting, and dashboarding solutions in large-scale enterprise environments.
. Strong knowledge of Elasticsearch, indexing strategies, shard management, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
. Good to have Kafka streaming knowledge along with relational databases
. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills in distributed streaming environments.
. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in Agile/Scrum teams.
. Experience working in Agile development environments with strong collaboration, technical leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.
#DICE
#LI-SG2
Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $70,800.00 - $176,300.00.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs
Skills:
- Agile
- Apache Kafka
- SQL
- Data Modeling
- Elastic Stack & Elasticsearch
What you can expect from us:
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.