What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at Gables Search Group?
Software Developer
Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Assess, create, build, and evaluate software applications and systems emphasizing search technologies.
- Transform business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable code using standard programming methods.
- Cooperate with diverse teams to grasp product requirements and assign development tasks efficiently.
- Lead the planning and execution of new features and improvements in various system components.
- Complete and engage in unit, system, performance, and acceptance testing and propose and implement enhancements.
- Promote innovation in search technologies, keeping up with emerging tools and trends.
- Direct the creation and interpretation of technical requirements and specifications.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Computer Science.
- At least 4 years of professional experience in software development.
- Proficient in Java, Scala, and Python.
- Advanced knowledge in:
- Java, Object-Oriented Design.
- Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Gradle.
- RESTful web services.
- Search technologies like 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.
- Thorough understanding of Linux/Unix systems and database design fundamentals.
- Excellent communication skills—oral, written, and presentation.
- Resourceful problem-solving and creative thinking.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team setting.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with AI-supported coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Desktop).
- Knowledge of Graph Search and vector databases.
- Hands-on experience in developing applications using Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Proficiency in 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.