Senior Software Engineer FIND - Solr (Remote - Germany)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer – FIND (Solr) in Germany.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join a dynamic, remote-working team focused on search technologies for a leading e-commerce and multichannel platform. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain advanced search features, using Apache Solr and related technologies to deliver high-performance, customer-centric solutions. You will take end-to-end ownership of your code, services, and infrastructure, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business objectives. This position offers the opportunity to work in an agile environment, influence product direction, mentor team members, and explore cutting-edge technologies that enhance search experiences for customers.

Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy high-performance search features on the platform’s core search engine.
• Take full ownership of your code, services, and infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and adjacent teams to align technical decisions with business requirements.
• Implement and maintain technical standards for testing, code quality, and performance based on product maturity.
• Estimate and assess effort for complex features, balancing technical excellence with business value.
• Mentor and support colleagues in technical development and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of search technologies, including vector-based and hybrid search approaches.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with Apache Solr, Querqy, or comparable search technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, OpenSearch).
• Hands-on experience with vector-based search systems and language model integration for query interpretation.
• Strong knowledge of at least one object-oriented or functional programming language, preferably Java or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with modern web frameworks such as SpringBoot, Rails, or Laravel.
• Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases, AWS, and Docker container technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to explore new technologies and adapt quickly to unfamiliar topics.
• Good German language skills (minimum B2 level).

Benefits

• Competitive salary with additional voluntary holiday and Christmas bonuses.
• Retirement contribution support.
• Employee discount of 30% across products and services, including partners.
• Additional leave days after 5 years of tenure.
• Subsidized Urban Sports membership.
• Training programs and leadership development opportunities.
• Workation options: up to 30 calendar days per year in selected European countries.
• Flexible vacation through salary conversion and optional sabbatical.
• Company bike leasing for your preferred bike or e-bike.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!