Software Engineer (Elasticsearch) - Remote Work

BairesDev; Brasil; Remote; BRL 642,000 - 963,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Software Engineer specialized in Elasticsearch to build and operate robust search infrastructure for large-scale datasets. You will design scalable architectures and optimize relevance, working with Lucene-based tech and collaborating with product teams.

This 100% remote role offers flexible hours and competitive compensation in USD or your local currency, with opportunities for mentorship and growth within a multicultural, top-tier talent environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Software Engineering with a focus on search infrastructure
• Proven Elasticsearch expertise
• Experience designing index strategies and tuning relevance
• Hands-on Elasticsearch cluster management and Lucene
• Advanced English proficiency

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable Elasticsearch architectures and indexing strategies
• Optimize search relevance through advanced tuning of analyzers, mappings, and scoring functions
• Manage production-grade Elasticsearch clusters for high availability and performance
• Develop and maintain search-related microservices and integrations using Lucene-based technologies
• Monitor cluster health and perform capacity planning for growing data and query volumes
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define search requirements and improve data discoverability

Skills

Elasticsearch

Search infrastructure

Index design

Lucene

English proficiency

Tools

Lucene

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Software Engineer (Elasticsearch) at BairesDev

As a Software Engineer specializing in Elasticsearch, you will build and operate robust search infrastructure to power high-performance data retrieval. You will play a key role in optimizing how large-scale datasets are indexed and queried, ensuring that engineering teams can deliver seamless and relevant search experiences to users.

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement scalable Elasticsearch architectures and indexing strategies for complex datasets.
• Optimize search relevance through advanced tuning of analyzers, mappings, and scoring functions.
• Manage and scale production-grade Elasticsearch clusters, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Develop and maintain search-related microservices and integrations using Lucene-based technologies.
• Monitor cluster health and perform capacity planning to support growing data and query volumes.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define search requirements and improve data discoverability.

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on search infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in building and operating search systems powered by Elasticsearch.
• Proficiency in designing index strategies and performing relevance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch cluster management and Lucene.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.