Software Architect Java & Search Technologies

We are seeking a Software Architect with deep expertise in Java and search technologies (Elasticsearch, Solr) to join our high-performing team. This role focuses on building, optimizing, and scaling intelligent search platforms that integrate seamlessly with Java-based systems. You will collaborate across engineering, UI, and DevOps teams to create scalable, fast, and relevant search experiences that meet complex business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and enhance high-performance search solutions.
• Integrate search engines like Elasticsearch and Solr with Java applications.
• Architect and manage search indexing pipelines and optimize query performance.
• Drive microservices architecture using Java (v8+), Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and contribute to platform reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with frontend teams and DevOps to ensure smooth deployments and intuitive user experiences.
• Mentor developers and lead best practices in search and Java engineering.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Deep expertise with search engines like Elasticsearch or Apache Solr.
• Experience designing distributed systems and managing search pipelines.
• Solid knowledge of Spring Boot, Hibernate, Maven, and Git.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and microservice architecture.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

Preferred/Bonus Skills:

• Exposure to machine learning models for relevancy and ranking.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform or Azure, plus Docker/Kubernetes.
• Understanding of frontend technologies (React, Angular) for better cross-team collaboration.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools.