This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of SearchStax. We are currently looking for a Software Engineer, Managed Search in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain a high-performance managed search platform, delivering critical services to enterprise customers and strategic partners. The engineer will work on backend systems, APIs, and integrations, contributing to the scalability, reliability, and automation of the platform. This position involves tackling complex production issues, optimizing workflows, and collaborating across teams to ensure a superior customer experience. It is ideal for a self-motivated professional who thrives in a remote-first environment and is passionate about building robust, scalable software that supports critical business operations and enables innovation across the platform.

Accountabilities

Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and integrations for high availability and scalability of the managed search product
Architect solutions for enterprise clients, designing and implementing robust features and integrations
Enhance deployment and provisioning workflows, with a focus on automation to reduce operational overhead
Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analysis to maintain system stability
Collaborate with product owners, QA, and engineering teams to deliver features from ideation to deployment
Contribute to code quality through code reviews, documentation, and adherence to best practices

Requirements

Strong experience in backend development using Python and the Django framework
Proficiency with JavaScript and Node.js
Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases
Experience building and consuming APIs (REST, GraphQL)
Knowledge of search platforms such as Solr or Elasticsearch is a plus
Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS
Demonstrated ability to solve complex production issues and optimize system performance
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a commercial software environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to independently manage significant projects

Benefits

Remote-first work environment with flexibility across the United States
Competitive base salary: $120,000-$140,000, with potential for equity and performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% of employee-only premiums covered
4% 401(k) match to support retirement planning
Flexible paid time off and holidays to maintain work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and career advancement working with cutting-edge cloud and open-source technology

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!