Sr. Software Engineer - Search (REMOTE)

Role overview

Sr. Software Engineer (Search) focused on developing and optimizing search and data processing systems for DICK’S Sporting Goods. You will act as a product-team problem solver and domain SME, designing, testing, and delivering best-in-class solutions.

Responsibilities

• Software development: Build and improve the most complex features and software within the assigned product team; analyze opportunities for modification and enhancement.
• Software maintenance: Monitor and resolve complex defects to keep systems functioning reliably.
• Design & conceptualization: Partner with cross-functional teams to conceptualize product/service improvements using data.
• Technical recommendations: Propose more advanced/innovative solutions to meet user and business needs (performance, quality, reliability).
• Roadmap ownership: Own and help prioritize a software roadmap aligned with business requirements.
• Fault diagnosis: Identify root causes and drive prompt resolution of issues.
• Work planning: Create medium/long-term work schedules and coordinate across multiple teams.

Required / functional technical requirements (from posting)

• Strong background in search technologies and data processing
• Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures

Tech stack (given)

• Java / Spring Framework for backend services and APIs
• Elasticsearch for search, indexing, and relevance tuning
• Kafka for event-driven messaging and real-time processing
• API-first / microservices architectures
• Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Containers/orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, and/or PCF/AKS
• CI/CD pipelines
• Data processing/batch workflows with performance, reliability, and data integrity focus
• System monitoring and performance optimization

Collaboration

• Code reviews, mentoring, and cross-functional delivery