Software Engineer

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Software Engineer to analyze, design, develop, and test software focusing on search technologies. You will translate requirements into scalable code and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features across multiple modules.

Ideal candidates have a BS in CS or related field and 4+ years of experience with Java, Scala, and Python, plus expertise in Spring Boot, RESTful services, Lucene/Solr, Hadoop, and databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, and Python.

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 across multiple system modules.
• Conduct and participate in unit, system, performance, and acceptance testing; recommend improvements.
• Champion innovation in search technologies and stay current with trends and tools.
• Drive the development and interpretation of technical requirements and specifications

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

Big Data

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

RESTful web services

Lucene

Solr

Hadoop ecosystem

Linux/Unix

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

DynamoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

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.