Software Engineer - Search and Personalization

About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled backend-focused Senior Software Engineer to join our team focused on building software components using a cloud-native platform hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The role requires strong hands‑on engineering expertise to build intelligent, distributed systems and a key player in designing, developing, and maintaining microservices and production systems. Responsibilities Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable microservices architectures, including APIs, domain-driven services, and event-driven systems. Develop and maintain backend services and distributed systems with a focus on scalability, resiliency, and performance. Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to implement technical strategies aligned with microservices-based and cloud-native design. Build and enhance data pipelines and platforms to support real-time and batch processing. Enable and implement AI-driven capabilities such as intelligent search, recommendations, and decision-support systems. Contribute to the development and optimization of search systems using technologies such as Elastic/OpenSearch/Solr. Implement CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing using modern tools (GitHub, Jenkins, CircleCI, Harness). Ensure system reliability through monitoring, logging, and observability best practices. Participate in design discussions and code reviews, following established engineering standards and best practices. Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and modular solutions. Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and improve system performance and stability. Follow responsible AI practices, ensuring quality and reliability of AI-enabled features. Required Qualifications 4+ years of experience in software engineering, including full software development lifecycle (design, development, testing, deployment). 3+ years of experience building cloud-native applications (GCP, AWS, or Azure). Strong programming skills in at least one of the following languages: Java, Python, Kotlin, or Go, with a focus on backend and API development. 2+ years of experience designing and developing microservices, including API design and event-driven patterns. Experience using AI development tools such as Claude/Curosr/OpenCode/Codex. Experience building distributed systems with an understanding of scalability, resiliency, and fault tolerance. Experience with search technologies such as ElasticSearch/OpenSearch/Solr/Lucene. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with observability and monitoring tools, including Splunk, for logging, alerting, and production support. Proven experience working in highly cross-functional, collaborative environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience working on data-driven systems such as personalization, recommendations, or analytics platforms. Basic understanding of machine learning concepts, statistical methods, or search relevance techniques. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience). Employment Details Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40 Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $64,890.00 – $173,040.00 (base salary). Benefits This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and additional resources based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr 9025 CVS Shared Services Resources LLC