Software Engineer

Job Juncture; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced software engineer focused on search technologies. You will analyze, design, and develop scalable code, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into robust software.

Responsibilities include leading feature design, conducting various tests, and driving improvements. Proficiency in Java, Scala, and Python, with Spring Boot and RESTful services, is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field for candidate eligibility.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, and Python across multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of Java, OO design, Spring Boot, RESTful services, and search tech.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and test software with a focus on search technologies.
• Translate requirements into scalable, maintainable code using industry practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product needs and delegate tasks.
• Lead design and implementation of new features across modules.
• Conduct unit, system, performance, and acceptance testing; drive improvements.
• Champion innovation in search technologies and stay updated with trends.
• Drive development and interpretation of technical requirements and specs.

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

Object-Oriented Design

Spring Boot

RESTful web services

Search technologies

Big Data

Linux/Unix

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Lucene

Solr

Hadoop ecosystem

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

New Relic

Job description

• 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.
• 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.