Senior Software Engineer with Solr or ElasticSearch

We are searching for a motivated Senior Software Engineer with Solr or ElasticSearch with a deep understanding of the latest trends to join our international team. Whether you want to prove your skills or be part of something powerful, we’re glad our paths have crossed here.

Work at Exadel - Who We Are

Since 1998, Exadel has been engineering its products and custom software for clients of all sizes. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Exadel has 2,800+ employees in development centers across America, Europe, and Asia. People drive Exadel’s success and are at the core of our values.

About Our Customer

Founded in the Netherlands 180+ years ago, the company operates in over 150 countries. The customer is a global leader in information services for health, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, finance, and legal sectors.

Project Team

A dynamic and diverse team awaits you in our multicultural environment. With approximately 30 dedicated teammates, comprising Lead Software Engineers/Architects, Data Scientists, and AWS specialists sourced from various vendors, you'll find yourself immersed in a collaborative ecosystem. Our team thrives on Agile methodologies, ensuring seamless collaboration and swift adaptation to evolving project requirements. Join us and be part of our innovative and forward-thinking community.

Requirements

• 5+ years of JavaScript development experience
• Proficiency with Node.JS and/or React
• Strong experience in managing and tuning the relevancy of ElasticSearch or Solr
• Knowledge of MongoDB and/or DynamoDB
• Willingness to learn new technologies quickly and independently
• High level of algorithms knowledge is required (there will be 4 algorithmic challenges)
• Ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally, and work well in a team-oriented environment

English level

Upper-Intermediate

Nice to Have

• Experience with Vector Search
• Experience with AWS, Docker, Git

Responsibilities

• Produce a lot of code 
• Develop the front- and back-end of the project
• Collaborate with the cross-functional development team to bring static designs and prototypes to life, providing constructive feedback to optimize implementation and usability
• Provide solutions to technical problems of varying scope and complexity
• Collaborate with management to determine priorities and risks associated with projects
• Ensure all relevant processes, procedures, and product documentation are up-to-date
• Participate in all aspects of the product, including design, development, deployment, and maintenance

Advantages of Working with Exadel

Transparent Career Roadmap

• The HR manager accompanies each employee on their first steps in the company and assists them in achieving future professional goals
• Exadel is a global company with 30+ offices in 15+ countries. Employees have the chance to discover new places to live and work and can transfer to any location that has an Exadel production office. The HR manager and the Global Mobility specialist accompany the employee and assist throughout the relocation process
• Your career growth is in your hands, so each Exadeller decides when to level up and initiate performance assessments. The management team supports career planning and the discovery of new tech stacks and languages

Learning & Development Opportunities

• Each Exadeller is given a $1,000 yearly budget for self-education, which includes certifications, training sessions, meetups, conferences, and educational materials
• Employees participate actively and benefit from the knowledge-sharing environment across seven practice units: Digital Marketing Technologies, Content Marketing, AI, QA, QAA, Agile, and DevOps
• Employees can find recordings from meetups and trainings on Exadel’s Internal Learning System

Work & Life Balance

• Each Exadeller is in charge of managing their workflow independently without being micromanaged at every step; it is, however, important that an employee always attends meetings, logs their time, and meets deadlines
• Operating from the office, or remotely, depends on which mode the employee prefers. Hybrid or remote mode staff will receive the necessary equipment before their first working day. For those who prefer to work in the office, the office network  offers up-to-date equipment, good facilities, and a warm collaborative environment
• The team meets at two annual team-building events across locations; in addition, there are team events such as Pizza Days, Programmer’s Day, informal meetups, board game parties, and sports initiatives

Employee Perks & Bonuses

• The Exadel referral program covers all regions and involves recognition for hired recommended professionals. Depending on the location and the position, an employee receives a monetary bonus for recommending a candidate to Exadel who ends up being hired
• Employees collect coins for numerous project activities, exchanging them for products or services of their choice available at the Exadel store
• Volunteers for mentoring, interviewing, performing assessments, and participating in community meet-ups, get additional monetary bonuses
• Location-dependent, Exadellers can access benefit platforms with vouchers for online stores, medical insurance reimbursement, sports membership fees, vacations, and childbirth bonuses