Software Engineer

Connectly Recruiting; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software focused on advanced search technologies. You will translate business needs into scalable code and work with cross-functional teams to deliver features across multiple system modules.

The role emphasizes expertise in Java, Scala, and Python, with deep knowledge of Spring Boot, RESTful services, and large-scale search architectures. Strong problem-solving and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, and Python.
• Expert-level knowledge in Java, OOP, Spring Boot/Framework, Gradle.
• Experience with RESTful web services and search tech (Lucene/Solr).
• Experience with large-scale search systems and search architecture.
• Big Data technologies and Hadoop ecosystem.
• Solid Linux/Unix and database design knowledge.
• Strong 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 plan and delegate tasks.
• Lead design and implementation of new features across modules.
• Conduct unit, system, and performance tests; suggest improvements.
• Champion innovation in search technologies and stay updated on trends.
• Drive technical requirements and specifications across projects.

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Gradle

RESTful web services

Lucene

Solr

Hadoop ecosystem

NoSQL databases

MongoDB

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux/Unix

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.