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Software Engineer

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Elastic

Elastic

1,001-5,000 employees

Search and analyze data in real-time

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Hardware
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Junior, Mid

Remote in UK

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Bash
Kubernetes
Python
Java
Docker
Scala
Terraform
Requirements
  • A knack for problem-solving, picking things up quickly, handling ambiguity & tackling big problems
  • Deep understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle: building, packaging, testing, and releasing, and experience executing on a product release/quality strategy
  • Strong experience in a language of choice, such as: Python/Go/Bash/Java/Scala
  • Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
  • Cloud experience, for example: Terraform, cloud CSPs, k8s, config management tools, Docker
  • A passion for working across the org and interacting with internal customers
  • You care deeply about the design and quality of the features you ship
  • You love working with a diverse, worldwide team in a distributed work environment
  • Humble and ambitious attitude
Responsibilities
  • Ensuring CI infrastructure is up and running
  • Owning the processes to build releasable artifacts
  • Creating ephemeral developer environments
  • Gating releases on a range of key quality criteria
  • Building the tooling and infrastructure to deploy and release the products to customers

Elastic offers search-powered solutions that enable businesses to search, analyze, and visualize data in real-time. Its primary product, Elasticsearch, is a versatile search engine that can be deployed in the cloud or on-premises, helping organizations manage large data volumes effectively. Unlike its competitors, Elastic provides flexible deployment options and additional services like consulting and training, all under a subscription-based model. The company's goal is to empower organizations to leverage their data for better decision-making and operational efficiency.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$269.6M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

21%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Elastic's recent launch of Playground and Search AI Lake demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead in the AI and data analytics space.
  • Recognition with the 2024 EMA Allstars award for AI-assisted observability highlights Elastic's industry leadership and potential for continued growth.
  • Strategic acquisitions, like that of Elastic Agency by IVE Group, expand Elastic's market reach and service offerings, enhancing its competitive edge.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive SaaS market requires Elastic to continuously innovate to maintain its market position and avoid being overshadowed by larger players.
  • Integration challenges from acquisitions, such as that of Elastic Agency, could pose risks to operational efficiency and company culture.

What makes Elastic unique

  • Elastic's flagship product, Elasticsearch, offers unparalleled real-time search and data analysis capabilities, setting it apart from competitors in the SaaS market.
  • The company's diverse deployment options, including Elastic Cloud and Elastic On-Prem, provide flexibility that caters to a wide range of client needs.
  • Elastic's focus on security analytics and business analytics, combined with its robust subscription-based model, ensures a steady revenue stream and high client retention.

Benefits

Fully paid health coverage for you and your family

Flexible location and schedule for most roles.

Generous number of vacation days each year

20+ additional shut it down days

Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave, plus generous family formation benefits.

40 hours each year to use toward volunteering

Double your charitable giving