Staff Engineer, Search
FullscriptSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, E-commerce, Sports & RecreationIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with 10+ years of professional software engineering experience. Proven experience with Elasticsearch and other search technologies is required, alongside strong proficiency in Java and experience with Java batch processing. Hands-on experience with Kafka and distributed messaging systems, a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, and experience with cloud platforms are preferred. Knowledge of NoSQL databases and data modeling, exposure to machine learning and data analytics, and fluency with Agile/Scrum methodologies are also desired.
Responsibilities
The Lead Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain search and data processing systems using Elastic, Spring Framework, Kafka, event-driven processing and API’s. They will optimize and scale search and data processing infrastructure, collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement best practices for data indexing and search optimization, monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability. The role also involves mentoring junior team members, participating in code reviews, staying updated with industry trends, and contributing to the software roadmap, fault diagnosis and correction, work scheduling and allocation, ongoing learning and development, and driving development of existing software and contributing to development of new software.
Skills
Elastic
Spring Framework
Kafka
API development
Search technologies
Distributed systems
Data processing
Java
Data indexing
Search optimization
Data integrity
Code review
Dick's Sporting Goods
Retailer of sporting goods and apparel
About Dick's Sporting Goods
DICK'S Sporting Goods is a retailer specializing in sporting goods, offering a variety of products such as sports equipment, apparel, and footwear. The company operates both physical stores and an online platform, allowing customers to shop in a way that suits them best. Customers can take advantage of financing options, such as 0% APR for larger purchases, making it easier to buy what they need. DICK'S Sporting Goods also has a loyalty program called ScoreCard, which rewards customers for their purchases, encouraging them to return. What sets DICK'S apart from competitors is its commitment to customer satisfaction, highlighted by its Best Price Guarantee, and its focus on social responsibility, believing in the positive impact of sports on lives. The goal of DICK'S Sporting Goods is to provide quality sporting goods while giving back to the community and promoting ethical business practices.
Key Metrics
Coraopolis, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
1948Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees