Company Description Nykaa is a digitally native, consumer-tech company that offers a wide range of beauty, personal care and fashion products. Since its inception in 2012, Nykaa has disrupted the beauty retail market in India and captured the hearts of millions of customers. Besides offering engaging and educational content, we have diversified our offerings through other online platforms like Nykaa Fashion, Nykaa Man, and Superstore.Role Description: Staff Software Engineer- Elastic SearchLocation:BangaloreAbout the Team:This role is part of the Nykaa Search Engineering team, where we are dedicated to optimizing search functionality and enhancing user experience on our e-commerce platforms. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing scalable microservices and robust data pipelines that drive our search systems. You will also ensure the effective monitoring and telemetry of these systems. Working closely with the Data Science team, you will integrate machine learning models into search functionalities, pushing the boundaries of what our search platform can achieve.What are we looking for ? Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field from a reputable institution. Experience : 7+ years of industry experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role. Proven experience in developing solutions for search engines and search subsystems, with a deep understanding of search engine technologies such as Elasticsearch / Solr. Experience in architecting and deploying systems on cloud platforms, especially AWS, is highly advantageous. Technical Skills : Expertise in building high-performance web application frameworks (e.g., FastAPI) and proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python). Deep expertise in search technologies, particularly Elasticsearch, including indexing, querying, and scaling search functionalities. Strong knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB), search technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch), and caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached). Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, EKS) and managing deployments at scale. Hands-on experience in establishing Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines, including implementing canary and blue-green deployments in production environments. Proficiency with development tools and platforms such as Git, Jenkins, and code review systems, along with a commitment to maintaining high coding standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools to ensure optimal system performance and scalability. Soft Skills : Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to mentor and develop engineering talent. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle ambiguity while driving projects to completion. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Responsibilities : Leadership and Mentorship : Lead, coach, and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and high performance. Technical Excellence : Demonstrate strong engineering fundamentals and provide technical oversight, ensuring high-quality decision-making and implementation of software solutions. Project Management : Plan and prioritize work for the team, collaborating closely with Data Science, Product, QA, and DevOps teams in an agile development environment to deliver impactful projects. System Architecture and Development : Design, develop, and optimize search systems and data pipelines to enhance platform functionality and performance. Innovation and Collaboration : Work with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning models into the search platform, pushing the boundaries of search capabilities. Continuous Improvement : Stay current with industry trends and advancements, continuously enhancing your skills as both an engineer and a leader. Inclusive Culture : Create an inclusive work environment that attracts and retains diverse, high-performing engineers. Customer Focus : Demonstrate a deep passion for understanding customer needs and leveraging technology to deliver exceptional user experiences.
Job Title
Staff Software Engineer