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
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Must have Skills:
·        AWS
·        Coveo
·        Content search
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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