Senior Software Engineer

Lucidworks is leading digital transformation for some of the world's biggest retailers, financial services firms, manufacturers, and B2B commerce organizations. We believe that the core to a great digital experience starts with search and browse. Our Deep Learning technology captures user behavior and utilizes machine learning to connect people with the products, content, and information they need. Brands including Crate & Barrel, Lenovo, Red Hat, and Cisco Systems rely on Lucidworks' suite of products to power commerce, customer service, and workplace applications that delight customers and empower employees. Lucidworks believes in the power of diversity and inclusion to help us do our best work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome talent across a full range of backgrounds, orientation, origin, and identity in an inclusive and non-discriminatory way.About the RoleThe Fusion Engineering team is a global and diverse team responsible for developing core functionality of Fusion, Lucidworks’ search and personalization platform. The team is responsible for aspects of Fusion like authentication, permissioning, and user roles; features to index and query data; our API traffic routing system; system message queues; search customization and personalization features; and integration points with SaaS-based applications.As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and building scalable, high-performance microservices and improving system functionality. You’ll contribute to technical discussions and decisions, lead the implementation of complex features, and provide mentorship to junior team members. In addition, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on priorities, assist Quality Engineering in creating robust test strategies, and support the development of high-quality documentation and training materials for internal and external users.This is a remote role open to candidates in Mexico or Jamaica. ResponsibilitiesDrive design, development, and deployment of scalable microservices architecture using Java and the Spring frameworkCollaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical direction and design for splitting interdependent functionalities into discrete servicesDemonstrate a deep understanding of Java and the Spring framework, leveraging this knowledge to make informed decisions about technology selection and implementationEnforce coding standards and best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and efficient codeConduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team membersIDentify and address performance bottlenecks in microservices, optimizing system performance for responsiveness and scalabilityMentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvementInvestigate and resolve complex technical issues, providing root cause analysis and implementing effective solutionsImplement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes for microservicesUpholds the core values, policies and procedures of LucidworksAll other duties as assignedRequired Skills & QualificationsMinimum of 7 years experience developing Java applications in an enterprise software organization, with a focus on microservices development using Java and SpringMinimum of 3 years experience developing microservice applicationsPrior experience designing and implementing complex feature solutions that span multiple services and systemsPrior experience developing cloud-native distributed systems using SpringBoot and deploying applications with Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and HelmPrior experience using cloud tools from GCS and/or AWS to deploy and/or develop new featuresExperience tracking development work using an issue tracking system (Jira preferred) and source control (Git and Github)Previous experience implementing a search application using Solr, Lucene, or similar application preferredPrevious experience transforming monolithic applications to services-based solutions preferredPrior experience working with Python, Node, or Javascript preferredAcceptable background checkPassionate about creating delightful client and stakeholder experiencesPassionate about growth as a software engineer, and eager to develop new skills in software development, technical communication, and team collaborationExcellent technical communication skills and a drive to share knowledge with colleaguesEager to work collaboratively with a diverse team spread across multiple time zones, regions, and culturesOur StackJavaPythonGradleKubernetes and HelmJenkinsGCP, Azure, AWSCompetenciesResourceful-willing to jump in, be agile/flexible, leverage existing resources to accomplish goals, ability to work independentlyTeam player-confident in collaborating with a diverse community of people and personalities across geographies, backgrounds, and professional abilitiesStrong verbal and written communication skillsEmpathy and care for all stakeholders of Lucidwork including employees, customers, partners, and guestsAbility to handle confidential information Lucidworks believes in the power of diversity and inclusion to help us do our best work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome talent across a full range of backgrounds, orientation, origin, and identity in an inclusive and non-discriminatory way. Applicants receive consideration based on the relevant talents, skills, and experiences they offer to our company. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to learning more about you.Note to third party recruiters: We appreciate your interest in our job opportunities. However, we kindly request that third-party recruiters and staffing agencies refrain from contacting us regarding these positions. We prefer to work directly with candidates and do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Unsolicited resumes and referrals will become the property of Lucidworks, and no fee will be paid should we hire a candidate whose resume was sent unsolicited.

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