Senior Software Engineer - Search & Browse (REMOTE)

at  DICKs Sporting Goods

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with other search technologies and frameworks
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases and data modeling
• Exposure to machine learning and data analytics
• Fluency with Agile/Scrum methodologies
  Software Development
  Drive development of existing software and contribute to development of new software by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop software that is fast, secure and reliable to meet defined requirements.
  Software Maintenance
  Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning software, leveraging the support and skill of more junior teammates.
  Design and Conceptualization
  Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.
  Technical Developments Recommendation
  Research and suggest ways to optimize solutions to better meet user and/or business, performance, quality needs.
  Software Roadmap
  Drive maintenance road map to facilitate software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.
  Faults Diagnosis and Correction
  Find root cause and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.
  Work Scheduling and Allocation
  Assign short-term work schedules to a team based on storyboarding/backlog in order to achieve expectations while following established timelines.
  Ongoing Learning and Development
  Develop own and more junior team member capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
  Program/Portfolio Management Support
  Contribute to work within an established program management plan to achieve specific goals.
  Technical Persistence Layer/Legacy Database Design/Development
  Guide and deliver the design distribution of basic database resources and provide physical modeling and design services to tune database solutions for optimum performance.
  Functional/Technical Requirements
  Support the collection functional requirements using document analysis and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level preferred
• General Experience: Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (Over 3 years to 6 years)
• Managerial Experience: Basic experience of coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 months)
  Targeted Pay Range: $83,000 - $138,200. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as: incentive, equity and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay.DICK’S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with Elasticsearch and other search technologies
• Strong proficiency in Java and experience with Java batch processing
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and distributed messaging systems
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, PCF, AKS), and microservices architecture
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environmen

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Search & Browse team. This role will focus on developing and optimizing our search and data processing systems, primarily using Elastic, Spring Framework, Kafka, event-driven processing and API’s. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in search technologies, distributed systems, and data processing.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain search and data processing systems using Elastic, Spring Framework, Kafka, event-driven processing and API’s.
• Optimize and scale search and data processing infrastructure to handle growing data volumes and user requests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Implement best practices for data indexing, search optimization, and data integrity
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a high standard of code quality
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our systems remain cutting-edge

Qualifications:

• Proven experience with Elasticsearch and other search technologies
• Strong proficiency in Java and experience with Java batch processing
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and distributed messaging systems
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, PCF, AKS), and microservices architecture
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment