Software Eng Consultant- Search
Kirkland, WA

Job Description

The primary purpose of the role is to drive Search technologies at Lowe's. This will require the translation of business requirements and functional specifications into innovative search solutions implementing performant, scalable program designs, code modules, stable application systems, and software solutions. This includes responsibility for contributing to and leveraging the technical direction for the development, configuration, or modification of integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions within various computing environments. The ideal candidate is… experienced in Search and open-source technologies and have experience implementing Solr and other search engines. has cultivated a deep understanding of Search and E-Commerce technologies and system architecture is passionate about building high-quality software. is results oriented with an innate ability to imbibe this tenet in the team's work ethic The Software Engineering Consultant is also responsible for serving as a technical expert for project teams throughout the implementation and maintenance of business and enterprise software solutions. The Software Engineering Consultant provides consultation to help ensure new and existing software solutions are developed with insight into industry best practices, strategies, and architectures and pursues professional growth and provides developmental opportunities for others. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENTS:• Translates business requirements and functional specifications into logical program designs, code modules, stable application systems, and software solutions by partnering with Business Analysts to understand business needs and functional specifications • Contributes to and leverages the technical direction for the development, configuration, or modification of integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions within various computing environments by providing insight and guidance for the design and coding of component-based applications • Serves as a technical expert for project teams throughout the implementation and maintenance of business and enterprise software solutions by leveraging partnerships with IT teams (e.g., Operations, Infrastructure, Architecture, Quality Assurance,Business Analysts) and business leaders to resolve escalated issues • Supports systems integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) for large, complex,cross-functional application initiatives by providing insight to testing teams in order to ensure the appropriate depth of test coverage • Mentors and advises others in all software development lifecycle phases by applying and sharing an in-depth understanding of company and industry methodologies, policies, standards, and controls • Provides consultation to help ensure new and existing software solutions are developed with insight into industry best practices, strategies, and architectures by communicating emerging technological trends to IT teams and leaders • Assists in hiring, training, and developing talent for growth opportunities QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, CIS, or related field 10+ years of experience in software development or a related field6+ years of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development lifestyles (SDLC) 6+ years of experience in database technologies 5+ years of experience with WebServices PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree Computer Science, CIS, or related field6+ years of IT experience developing and implementing systems within an organization 6+ years of experience in systems analysis, including defining technical requirements and performing high level design for complex solutions 5+ years of experience working with SOLR, including powerful full-text search, faceted search, dynamic clustering and database integration. 2+ years of experience working in an Agile team model utilizing workflow and defect tracking software (e.g., Atlassian toolset -- JIRA) 6+ years of experience working with application and integration middleware X 5+ years of experience leading teams, with or without direct reports

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