IT Software Engineer 5

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.