Senior Java Engineer - Search & Big Data

Wipro; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Ltd. in Sunnyvale, California is seeking an experienced Senior Java Engineer with expertise in Search Technologies and Big Data. You will design and build scalable backend applications, develop search solutions, and process large volumes of data.

The role requires hands-on experience with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch/Solr, Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, and cloud-native practices, with exposure to AWS/Azure/GCP and CI/CD workflows. Strong Java fundamentals and microservices experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong Core Java and Java 8+ skills.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, REST API, and Microservices.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational/NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize search solutions using Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Apache Solr, or similar platforms.
• Develop REST APIs and microservices for search and data-intensive applications.
• Implement indexing, querying, relevance tuning, analyzers, tokenization, and search optimization.
• Build large-scale data pipelines using Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, or related technologies.
• Process structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets.
• Optimize application performance, search latency, database queries, and data-processing workflows.
• Work with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and data-storage platforms.
• Follow engineering best practices including testing, code reviews, CI/CD, monitoring, and production support.

Skills

Core Java

Java 8+

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL/NoSQL

Distributed systems

Search platforms

Tools

Elasticsearch

OpenSearch

Apache Solr

Spark

Hadoop

Kafka

REST API tooling

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Java Engineer - Search & Big Data Job Description Job Title: Senior Java Engineer - Search & Big Data City: Sunnyvale State/Province: California Posting Start Date: 11/1/26 Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future‑ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Java Engineer with strong expertise in Search Technologies and Big Data. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience building scalable backend applications, developing search solutions, and processing large volumes of structured and unstructured data.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize search solutions using Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Apache Solr, or similar platforms.
• Develop REST APIs and microservices for search and data‑intensive applications.
• Implement indexing, querying, relevance tuning, analyzers, tokenization, and search optimization.
• Build large‑scale data pipelines using Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, or related technologies.
• Process structured, semi‑structured, and unstructured datasets.
• Optimize application performance, search latency, database queries, and data‑processing workflows.
• Work with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and data‑storage platforms.
• Follow engineering best practices including testing, code reviews, CI/CD, monitoring, and production support.

Required Skills

Java Development

• Strong Core Java and Java 8+ skills.
• Experience with Collections, Multithreading, Concurrency, and JVM fundamentals.
• Strong Spring Boot, Spring Framework, REST API, and Microservices experience.
• Knowledge of SQL and relational/NoSQL databases.

Search Technologies

• Hands‑on experience with Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or Apache Solr.
• Strong understanding of indexing, mappings, analyzers, tokenizers, and inverted indexes.
• Experience with complex queries, aggregations, relevance scoring, and search tuning.
• Knowledge of distributed search clusters, sharding, replication, and performance optimization.
• Experience integrating search platforms with Java applications.

Big Data

• Experience with Apache Spark, Hadoop, Hive, or related technologies.
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka or similar distributed messaging platforms.
• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and processing large datasets.
• Understanding of distributed computing, partitioning, and batch/stream processing.
• Familiarity with JSON, Avro, and Parquet.

Cloud & DevOps

• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of monitoring, troubleshooting, and production deployments.

Preferred

• Experience building enterprise‑scale search platforms.
• Experience with real‑time streaming and data ingestion architectures.
• Performance profiling and distributed‑system troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of security, authentication, authorization, and data governance.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Key Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch/Solr, Search, Microservices, Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Big Data, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP.

Areas of responsibility

Gathering of requirements-Participate in gathering requirements for specific modules and ensure clear, structured documentation. Work across multiple business processes to capture linkages, dependencies, and required changes.

Solution Design- Facilitate creation of application solution designs for a specific module under the guidance of the Project Manager, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technical standards.

Coding and Configuration- "Review the developed codes, resolve technical queries of the team for the assigned module and create consistent replication patterns, to ensure that the developed code aligns with the project standards. Collaborate with project managers through all phases of software development life cycle."

Perform root-cause analysis to identify and troubleshoot recurring technical issues. Modify software codes to resolve errors, adapt to new hardware and software, enhance performance, and upgrade interfaces.

Implementation- "Collaborate with technical teams to validate configurations, facilitate integration of new applications, and address dependencies during deployment. Prepare user training documents and related frameworks to ensure smooth adoption new applications and minimize transition risks."

Mandatory Skills: Enterprise Platform Engineering Java. Experience: 5‑8 Years. The expected compensation for this role ranges from $80,000 to $160,000 . Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options. Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post‑offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law. Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome. Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end‑to‑end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention. Information at a Glance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.