Software Engineer

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software focused on advanced search technologies. You will translate business requirements into scalable code and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust features.

The role requires strong Java, Scala, and Python skills, experience with large-scale search systems, and familiarity with Linux/Unix and databases. You will contribute to performance, reliability, and innovation across multiple modules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, and Python.
• Expert-level Java: Object‑Oriented Design; Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Gradle.
• RESTful web services and search technologies (Lucene, Solr).
• Large-scale search systems and search architecture.
• Big Data technologies and Hadoop ecosystem.
• Linux/Unix environments and database design principles.
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Creative problem‑solving and innovative thinking.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, and test software with a focus on search technologies.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and delegate development tasks.
• Lead the design and implementation of new features across multiple system modules.
• Conduct unit, system, performance, and acceptance testing; propose 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

Hadoop

Linux/Unix

Database design

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

RESTful services

Graph search

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Gradle

Lucene

Solr

Docker

Kubernetes

New Relic

MongoDB

Cassandra

DynamoDB

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.