IT Software Engineer

Accord Technologies Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc is seeking an IT Software Engineer in Chicago, IL, for a 12-month W2 contract. The role involves defining a long-term technical roadmap and mentoring a team of search engineers while developing innovative search capabilities.

The ideal candidate should have significant experience in software engineering, search technologies, and API development. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of total software engineering experience.
• 7+ years of experience in search engineering.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a long-term technical roadmap for the search platform.
• Mentor and guide a team of search engineers.
• Introduce NLP, vector search, and personalization to enhance search relevance.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Search engineering experience

Technical leadership

Coveo or Vertex AI Search expertise

Cloud platforms knowledge (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Building low-latency APIs

Version control (GitHub)

A/B testing frameworks

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

IT Software Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (locals preferred)

Duration: 12 months

Position type: W2 contract

Required Skills

• 12+ years of total software engineering experience.
• 7+ years of specific experience in search engineering.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership role (mentoring, guiding, or leading teams).
• Strong expertise in modern search frameworks; must have strong product experience with Coveo or Vertex AI Search (specifically Vertex AI Search for Commerce).
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud); must have experience building low‑latency APIs in AWS using memory‑storage solutions.
• Advanced experience with version control (e.g., GitHub).
• Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks and operating within an Agile/global team environment.
• Working experience with heavy equipment engineering or data analysis.
• Strong initiative, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and implement a long‑term technical roadmap for the search platform to ensure scalability and adaptability to growing data volumes and query complexity.
• Mentor and guide a team of search engineers through technical reviews, enforcing best practices, and facilitating collaborative problem‑solving.
• Introduce cutting‑edge capabilities such as NLP (Natural Language Processing), vector search, and personalization to enhance search relevance and accuracy.
• Build search capabilities with measurable KPIs (e.g., Click‑Through Rate, Query Distribution, and Zero Search rates).
• Leverage analytics and data insights to continuously monitor and improve search performance.
• Partner closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and other engineering teams to align all search initiatives with overarching business objectives and growth strategies.

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Education Preferred

Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.