Senior Search Architect (Elastic Search)

Ascendion; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Search Architect, where you'll leverage your expertise in Elasticsearch and semantic search to enhance user experiences for Fortune 500 clients. In this role, you'll manage and optimize search infrastructure, develop custom queries, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful solutions. This innovative firm values a culture of opportunity and inclusion, providing you with the chance to master your craft through hands-on experience and leading training programs. If you're passionate about transforming digital engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Floating Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Elasticsearch in ecommerce or enterprise search.
• Strong understanding of search ranking algorithms and SEO.
• Experience integrating Elasticsearch with web applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Elasticsearch cluster for optimal performance.
• Develop custom queries and relevance tuning for personalized search results.
• Collaborate with teams to inform search strategy and enhance user experience.

Skills

Elasticsearch

Semantic Search

Information Retrieval

Search Ranking Algorithms

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Senior Search Architect (Elastic Search)

Senior Search Architect (Elastic Search)

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Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr

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Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands

Solve complex problems – and learn new skills

Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients

Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Job Title: Senior Search Architect (Elastic Search)

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain our Elasticsearch cluster, ensuring high availability and optimal performance
• Develop custom Elasticsearch queries, relevance tuning, and semantic search models to deliver accurate and personalized search results
• Analyze search logs and user behavior data to identify opportunities to enhance the search experience
• Work with front-end developers to integrate Elasticsearch and semantic search with the user interface, enabling features like autocomplete, spelling correction, and faceted navigation
• Monitor search quality metrics and implement improvements to boost conversion rates and customer satisfaction
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Elasticsearch and semantic search features and best practices, and recommend upgrades or architectural changes as needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, merchandising, and product teams to understand business requirements and inform search strategy
• Provide architectural guidance on search infrastructure, including scalability, failover, and integration with other systems
• Document search-related processes, recommendations, and knowledge transfer to support the team

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working with Elasticsearch and semantic search in an ecommerce or enterprise search environment
• 3+ years of experience as a consulting architect, advising on search infrastructure and architecture
• Strong understanding of information retrieval concepts, search ranking algorithms, and search engine optimization
• Expertise in developing custom Elasticsearch queries, relevance tuning strategies, and semantic search models
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools to derive insights from search metrics
• Experience integrating Elasticsearch and semantic search with web applications and front-end frameworks
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills to tackle complex search challenges
• Strong communication skills to effectively present search performance data and recommendations
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $140,000 – $155,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for commissions in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Commissions for this position are estimated to be based on individual performance. Additionally, this role is also eligible for bonus based on achievement of mutually agreed KRAs.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [12-15 days of paid vacation time] [6-8 weeks of paid parental leave after a year of service] [9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System] [Tuition Reimbursement Program]

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Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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