Technical Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Algorithm & Relevance Tuning: Develop and optimize core search algorithms and ranking functions to improve relevance and performance.
• System Architecture: Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services and distributed systems for all search functionalities.
• Feature Development: Architect and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions for core search and ranking systems.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Innovation: Stay updated with the latest advancements in information retrieval and search technologies to drive continuous improvements and innovation.
• Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team through code reviews, design guidance, and knowledge sharing.

• Experience: 6-8 years of experience in software engineering, with significant experience in a senior or lead capacity.
• Core Technical Skills:
  • Languages & Frameworks: Strong coding skills and understanding of Java/J2EE (using Spring, Springboot ).
  • Search & Databases: Deep expertise in search platforms like Solr or Elasticsearch . Experience with one or more NoSQL databases such as Redis , Aerospike , or MongoDB . Familiarity with RDBMS .
  • Distributed Systems: Clear understanding of caching technologies and high-throughput messaging queues. Knowledge of Kafka is a strong plus.
• System Scalability: Proven experience in building and scaling high-performance, real-time search systems in a production environment.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance technical depth with business impact.
• Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.