Backend Software Engineer for Search and Discovery - Remote

Overview

This position will be filled at an exciting time for PartsTech as we build upon our solid customer base and traditional e-commerce aggregation and search capabilities and expand our search and discovery features into new and innovative territory. A Backend Software Engineer for Search and Discovery will be essential as a software engineer focused on the APIs, algorithms, data, and cloud backend that contribute to the daily work of our customers.

In Short

• Develop and maintain backend search engine.
• Implement search-related backend features.
• Optimize search relevance and ranking algorithms.
• Set up and maintain data pipelines.
• Design and maintain APIs for frontend access.
• Monitor and troubleshoot search service performance.
• Participate in A/B tests to improve search algorithms.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and UX teams.
• Focus on performance and scalability.
• Stay updated on advancements in search technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Proficient in Kotlin, Java, Node.js, or Python.
• Experience with OpenSearch, ElasticSearch, or similar.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of algorithm design and machine learning.
• Ability to design RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
• Experience with CI/CD tools.
• Strong focus on performance optimization.
• Understanding of API security best practices.
• Experience with Git for version control.

Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Opportunity to work with innovative technologies.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Flexible working hours.
• Equal-opportunity employer.