Software Engineer

Will not sponsor. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Key Responsibilities Analyze, design, develop, and test software programs and systems with a focus on search technologies.Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable code using industry-standard programming practices.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and delegate development tasks effectively.Lead the design and implementation of new features and enhancements across multiple system modules.Conduct and participate in unit, system, performance, and acceptance testing; recommend and implement improvements.Champion innovation in search technologies, staying current with emerging trends and tools.Drive the development and interpretation of technical requirements and specifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience.Proficiency in Java, Scala, and Python.Expert-level knowledge in:Java, Object-Oriented Design Spring Boot, Spring Framework, GradleRESTful web servicesSearch technologies including full-text search and indexing (e.g., Lucene, Solr)Large-scale search systems and search architectureExperience with Big Data technologies and the Hadoop ecosystem.Solid understanding of Linux/Unix environments and database design principles.Strong communication skills—oral, written, and presentation.Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Highly Desired Skills Experience with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Desktop).Familiarity with Graph Search and vector databases.Hands-on experience developing applications using Large Language Models (LLMs).Monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic.Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).Proficiency in relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).Expertise in performance optimization and stress testing.