Software Engineer

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a Software Engineer in Columbus, OH. You will analyze, design, develop, and test software focused on advanced search technologies.

This role requires translating business needs into scalable, maintainable code and collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver features across multiple system modules. You will lead the design and execution of new capabilities, perform thorough testing, and advocate for innovative search solutions.

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 OO design, Spring Boot, RESTful services, and search technologies (Lucene/Solr).
• Experience with Big Data and Hadoop ecosystem.
• Strong Linux/Unix and database design mastery.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and test software with a focus on search technologies.
• Translate requirements into scalable, maintainable code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements.
• Lead design and implementation of new features across modules.
• Conduct unit, system, and performance testing and implement improvements.
• Champion innovation in search technologies and stay current with trends.
• Guide technical requirements and specifications.

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

RESTful web services

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Lucene

Solr

Big Data

Linux/Unix

Database design

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

New Relic

MongoDB

Cassandra

DynamoDB

MySQL

PostgreSQL

LLMs

Job description

Software Engineer

Key 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 programming 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 and implement improvements.
• Champion innovation in search technologies, staying current with emerging trends and tools.
• Drive the development and interpretation of technical requirements and specifications

Required 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.

Highly Desired Skills

• Experience with AI‑assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Desktop).
• Familiarity with Graph Search and vector databases.
• Hands‑on experience developing applications using Large Language Models (LLMs).
• 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.