Senior Software Engineer, Search Platform
On-site · Berlin, State of Berlin, Germany
Berlin, State of Berlin, GermanyOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelNot SpecifiedE_COMMERCELarge
Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Large
Industry
E_COMMERCE
Job Summary
Join the Search Platform team to design, develop, and enhance reliable systems and interfaces that deliver quality search experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to conduct A/B testing and iterate on solutions while mentoring fellow engineers. You will leverage your extensive experience in distributed systems, particularly with technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, and various database tools to build scalable solutions. A strong focus on customer-centric development and teamwork is essential.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of software development experience working with distributed systems or search engines
- High proficiency in Java
- Experience designing and deploying large-scale distributed systems
- Experience with building reliable and observable systems
- Ability to turn ideas into fast, reliable, and maintainable code
- Ability to prioritize and manage stakeholders; known for good communication and collaboration skills
- Positive, proactive team player who is passionate about their craft, finds mentoring and sharing knowledge fulfilling
- Customer-centric prioritization and data-driven decision-making mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with search engines like Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Apache Solr, or Apache Lucene
- Experience with A/B testing, hypothesis building, and event-based analytics
- Experience with frameworks and toolchains such as Node.js, Vue.js, or similar component-based Frontend application frameworks
- Prior experience working in the e-commerce space
- Prior experience in start-up environments
Additional Requirements
- Every qualified person will be evaluated according to their skills, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion
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