Software Engineer, Managed Search

SearchStax

full-time

Posted on: 9/9/2025

Location: 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Mid-LevelSenior

AWSCloudDjangoElasticSearchGraphQLJavaScriptNode.jsNoSQLOpen SourcePython

About the role

Design, architect, develop, test, and maintain SearchStax’s Managed Search product (PaaS/SaaS).
Develop and maintain core platform services to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance for the managed search product, including backend services, APIs, and integrations.
Architect solutions for strategic partners and implement robust backend features and integrations for enterprise use cases.
Enhance and optimize deployment and provisioning workflows with automation to improve efficiency and reduce operational overhead.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues and perform root cause analysis to ensure system stability and reliability.
Collaborate closely with product owners, QA, and other engineering teams to deliver features from ideation through deployment.
Contribute to improving code quality through code reviews, documentation, and adopting best practices.
Play a key role in developing solutions that scale to support the company’s largest customers and strategic partners.

Demonstrated expertise in backend development with Python, Django framework and related technologies.
Proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js.
Familiarity with any Relational and NoSQL Databases.
Experience building and working with APIs (REST, GraphQL).
Experience with search platforms such as Solr or Elasticsearch is a plus.
Solid understanding of cloud services and infrastructure (preferably AWS).
Proven track record of solving complex production issues and improving system performance.
Experience working in a team environment, collaborating with product managers and quality assurance teams to deliver commercial-grade applications.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on significant projects.
At least 5 years of professional experience as a software developer.
At least 3 years of experience developing backend services using Python (preferably with Django).
At least 2 years of experience building APIs (REST and/or GraphQL) in production systems.
At least 1 year of experience deploying or supporting applications on a cloud platform (AWS preferred).
Legal authorization to work in the United States and clarity on sponsorship needs (application asks about US work authorization and visa sponsorship).