Software Engineer II

Trader Interactive

full-time

Posted on: 9/17/2025

Origin: • 🏈 Anywhere in North America

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Mid-LevelSenior

AirflowApacheAWSAzureCloudElasticSearchGoGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaJavaScriptLaravelPHPPrometheus

About the role

Build and maintain robust data pipelines using DAGs, Apache Airflow and Snowflake to efficiently index and process large datasets.
Create Elasticsearch DSL queries enabling multi-dimensional scoring and faceting.
Implement and refactor modular business logic to compose Elasticsearch DSL queries and postprocess results efficiently.
Optimize search performance and relevance via query tuning, caching, and schema design.
Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs to expose domain specific search functionality to various clients.
Implement monitoring and logging solutions to track system health and performance.
Conduct regular performance benchmarks to identify and address bottlenecks.
Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.

Minimum of 3 years of experience working in high-traffic environments where search functionality is a core feature of the product.
Strong proficiency in PHP/Laravel, Go or C#, JavaScript.
Deep understanding of search technologies like Elasticsearch, Solr, Amazon OpenSearch Service, Bleve Search, or other related search technologies.
Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
Experience with observability tools (e.g., NewRelic, Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana).
Understanding of search algorithms and techniques, including TF-IDF, BM25, and ELSER.
Experience with query pipelines, function score queries, and caching strategies.
Ability to use search aggregations in a multitude of ways to meet business requirements efficiently.
Ability to optimize search performance and relevance.
Strong REST API design and development skills.
Experience in optimizing system throughput and resource consumption.
Ability to analyze complex problems and propose effective solutions.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.