Senior Software Engineer - Apache Solr Remote Position

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our team remotely. In this role, you will design, plan, and develop customer-centric features for our E-Commerce and Multichannel platform's Search Engine. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will take ownership of the entire development process, from architecture design to continuous deployments and maintenance.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with your team to create high-performing, flexible search solutions using Apache Solr and related technologies.
• Drive technical decisions and define quality and performance standards in alignment with stakeholders.
• Assess and evaluate the effort required for complex features, balancing technical excellence with business impact.
• Proactively build knowledge in search technologies and support team members in their technical development.
• Utilize your experience in vector-based search systems and language models to interpret search queries effectively.
• Work with modern web frameworks such as SpringBoot, Rails, or Laravel.
• Engage in infrastructure work using technologies like MongoDB, AWS, and Docker.
• Mentor and coach team members, enhancing team collaboration and problem-solving capabilities.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in developing high-performance search solutions with Apache Solr or similar technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch).
• Strong programming skills in at least one object-oriented or functional programming language, preferably Java or Kotlin.
• Experience with modern web frameworks and familiarity with NoSQL databases.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Fluent in German (minimum B2 level) and good English skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with hybrid search approaches.
• Familiarity with Docker container technologies.
• Interest in exploring new technologies and methodologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 annually.
• 30% employee discount, including for your partner.
• Voluntary vacation and Christmas bonuses, plus contributions to retirement plans.
• Additional vacation days after five years of service.
• Subsidy for your Urban Sports membership.
• Workation options available in selected European countries.
• Flexible vacation options through salary conversion and sabbatical opportunities.
• Company bike leasing for your daily commute.