Lead Search Software Engineer

Dodge Construction Network

Lead Search Software Engineer building scalable search infrastructure with Apache Solr and .NET at Dodge Construction Network. Collaborate in a hybrid environment to enhance search capabilities.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeKochi • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWS.NETPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain scalable search infrastructure using Apache Solr and/or OpenSearch, including schema design, indexing pipelines, and query parsing
Optimize search relevance through tokenization strategies, stemming, custom analyzers, boosting rules, and query-time vs. index-time tuning
Manage and maintain search cluster configuration, replication, and high-availability operations in production environments
Diagnose and resolve search performance issues, including slow queries, indexing bottlenecks, and relevance degradation
Evaluate and introduce improvements to search architecture as the platform and data volumes scale
Develop and maintain backend services and APIs in .NET (C#), applying asynchronous patterns and dependency-injection frameworks to build reliable, scalable components
Write Python scripts for data processing, pipeline orchestration, and ML prototype integration with the search platform
Collaborate with data engineering teams to design and optimize data ingestion and enrichment pipelines that feed search indexes
Ensure code quality through unit, integration, and performance testing across all components
Deploy and manage search workloads on AWS using ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, and CloudFormation or CDK
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support reliable, repeatable deployments of search services
Apply container security best practices and contribute to infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or Pulumi where applicable
Monitor system health, query performance, and infrastructure costs using AWS-native and third-party observability tools
Incorporate AI coding tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Codex into daily development workflows to accelerate delivery and code quality
Review and validate AI-generated code for correctness, security, and alignment with team standards
Share effective AI-assisted development practices with teammates to improve team-wide productivity and velocity
Act as the team’s subject matter expert on search technologies, providing guidance and mentorship to engineers across skill levels
Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering standards across the team
Translate complex search and relevance concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical stakeholders and product partners
Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other engineering teams to deliver search capabilities that power Dodge’s core products
Operate effectively in Agile/Scrum environments, contributing to sprint planning, estimation, and continuous improvement practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on experience with Apache Solr and/or OpenSearch (schema design, indexing pipelines, query parsing, clustering, replication)
3+ years of professional .NET (C#) development, including asynchronous patterns and dependency-injection frameworks
Python proficiency for data processing, orchestration scripts, and ML prototypes
Proven track record deploying workloads on AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudFormation or CDK)
Solid understanding of search relevance concepts: tokenization, stemming, analyzers, boosting, query-time vs. index-time strategies
CI/CD and automated testing expertise (unit, integration, performance)
Excellent communication skills; able to simplify complex technical topics for non-technical stakeholders
Must have worked with AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Copilot, Codex, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Marketplace Dodge Construction Network is a provider of construction market intelligence and digital connection tools that help contractors, architects, engineers, manufacturers and suppliers find projects, manage bids, and connect with decision-makers. The company delivers a searchable directory of projects, plans, specs, product/manufacturer data and BIM objects, verified RFP/RFQ leads, forecasting and analytics, and consulting services through SaaS platforms and data-driven solutions to support business growth across commercial and residential construction markets. Lead Search Software Engineer 🔥 8 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Kochi – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer Apache AWS Python Terraform .NET Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Design, build, and maintain scalable search infrastructure using Apache Solr and/or OpenSearch, including schema design, indexing pipelines, and query parsing
Optimize search relevance through tokenization strategies, stemming, custom analyzers, boosting rules, and query-time vs. index-time tuning
Manage and maintain search cluster configuration, replication, and high-availability operations in production environments
Diagnose and resolve search performance issues, including slow queries, indexing bottlenecks, and relevance degradation
Evaluate and introduce improvements to search architecture as the platform and data volumes scale
Develop and maintain backend services and APIs in .NET (C#), applying asynchronous patterns and dependency-injection frameworks to build reliable, scalable components
Write Python scripts for data processing, pipeline orchestration, and ML prototype integration with the search platform
Collaborate with data engineering teams to design and optimize data ingestion and enrichment pipelines that feed search indexes
Ensure code quality through unit, integration, and performance testing across all components
Deploy and manage search workloads on AWS using ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, and CloudFormation or CDK
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support reliable, repeatable deployments of search services
Apply container security best practices and contribute to infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or Pulumi where applicable
Monitor system health, query performance, and infrastructure costs using AWS-native and third-party observability tools
Incorporate AI coding tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Codex into daily development workflows to accelerate delivery and code quality
Review and validate AI-generated code for correctness, security, and alignment with team standards
Share effective AI-assisted development practices with teammates to improve team-wide productivity and velocity
Act as the team’s subject matter expert on search technologies, providing guidance and mentorship to engineers across skill levels
Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering standards across the team
Translate complex search and relevance concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical stakeholders and product partners
Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other engineering teams to deliver search capabilities that power Dodge’s core products
Operate effectively in Agile/Scrum environments, contributing to sprint planning, estimation, and continuous improvement practices 🎯 Requirements
5+ years of hands-on experience with Apache Solr and/or OpenSearch (schema design, indexing pipelines, query parsing, clustering, replication)
3+ years of professional .NET (C#) development, including asynchronous patterns and dependency-injection frameworks
Python proficiency for data processing, orchestration scripts, and ML prototypes
Proven track record deploying workloads on AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, CloudFormation or CDK)
Solid understanding of search relevance concepts: tokenization, stemming, analyzers, boosting, query-time vs. index-time strategies
CI/CD and automated testing expertise (unit, integration, performance)
Excellent communication skills; able to simplify complex technical topics for non-technical stakeholders
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Hard Skills & Tools

Apache SolrOpenSearch.NETC#PythonAWSECSEKSTerraformCI/CD

Soft Skills

communicationmentorshipcollaborationproblem-solvingagileteamworkcode reviewsimplifying technical topicsleadershipproductivity improvement