SearchStax · 2 hours ago
Software Engineer, Managed Search
SearchStax is a leading cloud-native search platform enabling web teams to deliver powerful search in an easy, fast, and cost-effective way. The role involves designing, architecting, developing, testing, and maintaining SearchStax’s Managed Search product, ensuring high availability and performance for enterprise-level use cases.
Cloud InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySaaSSearch Engine
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain core platform services to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance for our managed search product. This includes work on backend services, APIs, and integrations
Architect solutions for strategic partners, designing and implementing robust backend features and integrations that support complex, enterprise-level use cases
Enhance and optimize deployment and provisioning workflows, focusing on automation to improve efficiency and reduce operational overhead
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, performing root cause analysis to ensure system stability and reliability
Collaborate closely with product owners, QA, and other engineering teams to deliver a high-quality product, from feature ideation through to deployment
Contribute to improving the overall quality of the codebase through code reviews, documentation, and adopting best practices
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated expertise in backend development with Python
Familiarity with any Relational and NoSQL Databases
Experience building and working with APIs (REST, GraphQL)
Proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js
Experience with Django framework and related technologies would be a plus
Exposure to search platforms such as Solr or Elasticsearch are a plus
Solid understanding of cloud services and infrastructure (preferably AWS)
Proven track record of solving complex production issues and improving system performance
Experience working in a team environment, collaborating with product managers and quality assurance teams to deliver commercial-grade applications
Strong motivation and willingness to learn new technologies/frameworks and keep updated
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on significant projects
Preferred
Experience with Django framework and related technologies would be a plus
Exposure to search platforms such as Solr or Elasticsearch are a plus
Benefits
Competitive Compensation & Stock Options
401k Match
Healthcare Benefits
Paid Time Off
Exciting Growth Opportunities
Company
SearchStax
The Search Experience Company
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Guidepost Growth Equity
2023-07-24Private Equity
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