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DaMar Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks a Software Developer to design, implement, and optimize software in a Columbus-based role with emphasis on search technologies. You will translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable code and collaborate with diverse teams to deliver features.

The position involves leading feature planning, conducting unit and integration tests, and driving improvements while staying current with the latest search tooling and architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in software development.
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, and Python.
• Advanced knowledge in Java, Object-Oriented Design, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Gradle.
• RESTful web services; search technologies like Lucene/Solr; large-scale search systems.
• Experience with Big Data and Hadoop ecosystem.
• Linux/Unix systems and database design fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Problem-solving and creative thinking in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, create, build, and evaluate software applications and systems emphasizing search technologies.
• Transform requirements into scalable, maintainable code.
• Cooperate with diverse teams to grasp product requirements and assign development tasks.
• Lead the planning and execution of new features and improvements.
• Complete unit, system, performance, and acceptance testing and propose enhancements.
• Promote innovation in search technologies and emerging tools.
• Direct the creation and interpretation of technical requirements and specifications.

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Gradle

RESTful web services

Lucene/Solr

Large-scale search

Hadoop

Linux/Unix

SQL/NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

New Relic

Education

Bachelor's degree in a field related to Computer Science

Tools

MongoDB

Cassandra

DynamoDB

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

New Relic

Lucene

Solr

Hadoop

Gradle

Job description

Software Developer

Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assess, create, build, and evaluate software applications and systems emphasizing search technologies.
• Transform business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable code using standard programming methods.
• Cooperate with diverse teams to grasp product requirements and assign development tasks efficiently.
• Lead the planning and execution of new features and improvements in various system components.
• Complete and engage in unit, system, performance, and acceptance testing and propose and implement enhancements.
• Promote innovation in search technologies, keeping up with emerging tools and trends.
• Direct the creation and interpretation of technical requirements and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to Computer Science.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in software development.
• Proficient in Java, Scala, and Python.
• Advanced knowledge in:Java, Object-Oriented Design.Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Gradle.RESTful web services.Search technologies like full-text search and indexing (e.g., Lucene, Solr).Large-scale search systems and search architecture.
• Experience with Big Data technologies and the Hadoop ecosystem.
• Thorough understanding of Linux/Unix systems and database design fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills—oral, written, and presentation.
• Resourceful problem-solving and creative thinking.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team setting.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with AI-supported coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Desktop).
• Knowledge of Graph Search and vector databases.
• Hands-on experience in developing applications using Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Proficiency in monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic.
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).
• Proficiency in relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in performance optimization and stress testing.