Senior Software Engineer (Search)

The role

You will help build search features that let customers find products in a large catalogue. The work uses OpenSearch, AWS, React, Node.js and GraphQL, and you will mentor other engineers.

What you will do

• Be part of a cross-functional team that designs, implements and A/B tests new features, using agile principles.
• Own, with the team, the back-end integration with our OpenSearch engine.
• Build and maintain infrastructure on AWS.
• Build and maintain customer-focused front-end pages using React and GraphQL.
• Write clean code and build tests, with GitHub for source control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Work with client teams on their integration with our services, giving guidance and technical help.
• Collaborate with engineers and data teams on AI/ML-driven features.
• Coach colleagues and share knowledge across engineering.

Required qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with OpenSearch, Elasticsearch or comparable search-engine technology.
• Experience across frontend and backend development.
• Experience with some of AWS serverless, React, Node.js, TypeScript, C# and GraphQL.
• Ability to collaborate on complex technical tasks and contribute to design discussions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical audiences.
• Senior engineer experience, or readiness to step up into a senior role.

Nice to have

• Experience with serverless, event-driven systems.
• OpenSearch experience (described as particularly valuable for this role).

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonuses.
• Generous pension plans and staff discounts.
• Private healthcare (UK) and mental health support.
• Generous holidays.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Up to 20 days of international working.
• Learning allowances, coaching and development programmes.

Before you apply

• At least one interview stage takes place in person.

About the company

Moonpig Group is home to Moonpig, Greetz, Red Letter Days and Buyagift, online gifting and cards brands. The company focuses on helping people stay close and celebrate others.