Splunk Analyst/Developer

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, BCforward, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job Title: Splunk Analyst/Developer Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite Required) Duration: Contract - 3 months with potential for extension Pay Range: $65.05/hr (W2) Job ID: 374713 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Database Developer (Splunk) to join our dynamic team in Charlotte. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Splunk search, dashboards, and reporting with advanced SPL and a proven ability to analyze high-volume logs, derive actionable insights, and deliver intuitive dashboards for monitoring and decision-making. Responsibilities: • Analyze large volumes of application and system logs in Splunk to identify patterns, correlations, and anomalies. • Perform deep-dive investigations on log data to derive operational and business insights. • Identify key indicators, metrics, and signals for use cases such as user activity, system events, and application behavior. • Write and optimize complex SPL queries to extract, transform, and aggregate log data. • Design and develop interactive dashboards and visualizations in Splunk, including KPIs, trends, and drilldowns. • Translate business requirements into intuitive visual representations and reports. • Convert raw log data into actionable insights to support monitoring, reporting, and decision-making. • Collaborate with business and technology teams to define metrics and success indicators, and enhance insights based on feedback. • Structure and prepare curated datasets from Splunk searches for downstream consumption. • Reduce manual effort by embedding intelligence into dashboards and data outputs. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Strong hands-on experience with Splunk, including search, dashboards, and reporting. • Advanced proficiency in SPL (Search Processing Language). • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex log data. • Experience building dashboards and data visualizations. • Knowledge of event and log data structures and application behavior patterns. Preferred Skills: • Experience in observability, monitoring, or analytics-driven automation use cases. • Familiarity with data extraction techniques such as scheduled searches and API-based outputs. • Understanding of enterprise reporting and data consumption patterns. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: • Competitive compensation and benefits • Opportunities for growth with global clients • A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.