Software Engineer

This job is posted on behalf of Reiger Technical Search by Top Echelon.

Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities

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• Analyze, design, develop, and test software programs and systems with a focus on search technologies.
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• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable code using industry-standard programming practices.
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and delegate development tasks effectively.
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• Lead the design and implementation of new features and enhancements across multiple system modules.
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• Conduct and participate in unit, system, performance, and acceptance testing; recommend and implement improvements.
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• Champion innovation in search technologies, staying current with emerging trends and tools.
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• Drive the development and interpretation of technical requirements and specifications
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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
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• Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience.
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• Proficiency in Java, Scala, and Python.
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• Expert-level knowledge in:
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  • Java, Object-Oriented Design
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  • Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Gradle
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  • RESTful web services
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  • Search technologies including full-text search and indexing (e.g., Lucene, Solr)
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  • Large-scale search systems and search architecture
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• Experience with Big Data technologies and the Hadoop ecosystem.
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• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix environments and database design principles.
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• Strong communication skills—oral, written, and presentation.
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• Creative problem-solving and innovative thinking.
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• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
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Highly Desired Skills

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• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Desktop).
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• Familiarity with Graph Search and vector databases.
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• Hands-on experience developing applications using Large Language Models (LLMs).
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• Monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic.
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• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).
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• Proficiency in relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
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• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
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• Expertise in performance optimization and stress testing.
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