Senior Software Engineer FIND - Solr (m/w/d) (Remote - Germany) at Jobgether

, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Apache Solr, Querqy, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Rails, Laravel, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, CI/CD, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer – FIND in Germany. As a Senior Software Engineer in the FIND domain, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced search functionalities for a leading e-commerce and multichannel platform. You will collaborate closely with a small, agile, and remote team to implement customer-centric solutions that improve product discovery and enhance the shopping experience. The role offers full end-to-end ownership of features, from architecture design and implementation to continuous deployment and maintenance. You will also mentor colleagues, influence technical decisions, and balance innovation with sustainable, high-performance solutions in a cloud-native environment. Accountabilities: Develop and implement high-performance, flexible search solutions for the platform using technologies like Apache Solr, Querqy, or similar. Take end-to-end responsibility for the development lifecycle, including architecture, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Collaborate with adjacent teams and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business and customer needs. Drive technical decisions and establish standards for code quality, performance, and infrastructure based on product stage (PoC, MVP, scalable product). Evaluate and estimate effort for complex features while balancing technical excellence with business value. Proactively contribute to team knowledge, mentor colleagues, and support the technical growth of the team. Implement and maintain infrastructure components using AWS, Docker, and modern CI/CD practices. Extensive experience with search technologies such as Apache Solr, Querqy, Elasticsearch, or OpenSearch, including vector-based and hybrid search approaches. Strong skills in object-oriented or functional programming languages, preferably Java or Kotlin, with willingness to work in a JVM-based tech stack. Experience with modern web frameworks such as Spring Boot, Rails, or Laravel. Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB, AWS cloud services, and container technologies like Docker. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to mentor and coach team members. Curiosity for new technologies and willingness to explore unfamiliar areas. Proficiency in German (minimum B2) and English for team collaboration. Experience working in agile, remote, and collaborative team environments. Competitive salary with recognition of performance and contribution. Flexible working environment with remote work opportunities across Germany. Paid holidays and additional leave after long-term tenure. Professional development opportunities including training and leadership programs. Employee discounts, including partner benefits, for products and services. Health, wellness, and sports support programs, including Urban Sports subsidies. Workation options in selected European countries for up to 30 calendar days per year. Bicycle and e-bike leasing program. Sabbatical and additional leave options through salary conversion. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain advanced search functionalities for an e-commerce platform. Collaborate with a remote team to implement customer-centric solutions that enhance product discovery.