Senior Search Engineer (Java/Scala/Python)

United Future; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future is seeking a Software Engineer in North Carolina to analyze, design, develop, and test software focused on search technologies. You will translate requirements into scalable code and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver features across system modules.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of software development experience and strong expertise in Java, Scala, Python, and search tech (Lucene, Solr). Knowledge of Big Data, Linux/Unix, and databases is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, and Python.
• Expert-level knowledge in: Java, Object‑Oriented Design, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Gradle, RESTful web services, Search technologies including 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.
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix environments and database design principles.
• Strong communication skills—oral, written, and presentation.
• Creative problem‑solving and innovative thinking.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and test software programs and systems with a focus on search technologies.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable code using industry-standard practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and delegate development tasks effectively.
• Lead the design and implementation of new features and enhancements across multiple system modules.
• Conduct and participate in unit, system, performance, and acceptance testing; recommend improvements.
• Champion innovation in search technologies, staying current with emerging trends and tools.
• Drive the development and interpretation of technical requirements and specifications

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

Object-Oriented Design

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Gradle

RESTful web services

Search technologies

Lucene

Solr

Large-scale search systems

Search architecture

Big Data

Hadoop ecosystem

Linux/Unix

Database design

Communication

Creative problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

New Relic

MongoDB

Cassandra

DynamoDB

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

United Future is seeking a Software Engineer in North Carolina to analyze, design, develop, and test software focused on search technologies. You will translate requirements into scalable code and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver features across system modules.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of software development experience and strong expertise in Java, Scala, Python, and search tech (Lucene, Solr). Knowledge of Big Data, Linux/Unix, and databases is essential.