Senior Search Engineer (Solr/ Elasticsearch)

O projekcie teems.it is a growing IT company delivering solutions that have a real impact on the development of the European technology market. We are committed to ensuring our applications meet the highest quality standards, focusing on usability, modern technology, and transparency in everything we do.

We offer participation in stable international projects in a remote-first model, with the option to work from a modern office located in the heart of Krakow.

Beyond a transparent business environment, we offer

• Private medical care
• Individual training budget
• Educational and development initiatives
• Internal workshops in Krakow 2-3 times a year (travel and accommodation costs covered)
• Option to work from the office
• Team integrations and training-integration trips
• Commitment to the highest project management standards

Zakres obowiązków

• Owning, operating and continuously improving the client's product search system.
• Leveraging vector and hybrid search along with language models to enhance query understanding and overall search relevance.
• Generating ideas, prototyping and driving new search features through to final rollout.
• Working in a remote-first, agile environment (Scrum or Kanban) focused on collaboration and high impact.

Wymagania

Must-haves

• Hands-on experience with Apache Solr and Querqy or deep knowledge of Elasticsearch/OpenSearch with a readiness to switch.
• Practical experience in implementing vector search and hybrid search solutions.
• Strong proficiency in Java or Kotlin paired with Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
• Proven ability to use language models for advanced query understanding.
• Strong background in building and scaling search systems within complex domains.
• Familiarity with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• Practical knowledge of AWS cloud environment and Docker.
• Openness to utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and a drive to quickly adapt to new technological trends.
• Excellent English skills (minimum B2+) with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with e-commerce platforms.
• Knowledge of German is a plus.

Oferujemy

• Training budget
• Private healthcare
• International projects
• Free coffee
• Bike parking
• Shower
• Free beverages
• Playroom
• Free snacks
• In-house trainings
• In-house hack days
• Modern office
• Startup atmosphere
• No dress code

Etapy rekrutacji

• Initial Screening Call (15 min) - A brief introductory conversation.
• Technical Interview - Competency verification and a pair programming session.
• Product Team Interview - A meeting with the team responsible for the product.