Job Title: IT Software Engineer 5 (AWS, Coveo & Content Search)
Locations: Chicago IL, Peoria IL, Dallas TX & Broomfield CO (Hybrid _ 2-3 days onsite)
Duration: 12 months contract
Interview: 3 Rounds
Must have Skills:
· AWS
· Coveo
· Content search
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
· The Lead Software Engineer – Ecommerce Search is responsible for setting the technical direction and overseeing the execution of advanced search solutions.
· This role combines strategic vision, hands-on technical expertise, and leadership to build scalable, high-performance search platforms that deliver exceptional user experiences.
Typical task breakdown:
· Technical Strategy : Define and implement a long-term technical vision for the search platform to ensure scalability and adaptability to growing data volumes and query complexity.
· Team Leadership : Mentor and guide a team of search engineers through technical reviews, best practices, and collaborative problem-solving.
· Feature Development : Introduce advanced capabilities such as NLP, Vector Search, and personalization to enhance relevance and accuracy.
· Data Analysis & Optimization : Build search capabilities with measurable KPIs (e.g., CTR, Query Distribution, Zero Search) and leverage analytics to continuously improve search performance.
· Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to align search initiatives with business objectives.
Education & Experience Required:
· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
· 10+ years’ experience in total but with 7+ years of experience in Search Engineering .
· Also required are 3+ years in a Technical Leadership role.
Required Technical Skills (Required):
· Strong understanding of modern search technologies and frameworks.
· Strong product experience in Coveo or any of the following: Vertex AI Search and Vertex AI Search for Commerce.
· Working experience with heavy equipment engineering or data analysis.
· Working experience with building Low-latency API in AWS using Memory-storage solutions.
· Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks for evaluating and improving
· Strong knowledge with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.)
· Advanced experience with Version Control / repositories such as GitHub
· Experience operating in an Agile / Global team environment
· Must demonstrate strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.
