Entry Level Remote Software Engineer – Search & Recommendations Development at Wayfair

Introduction to Wayfair and Our Mission

At Wayfair, we're on a mission to create the best possible shopping experience for our customers, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a leader in the e-commerce industry, we're committed to innovation, customer satisfaction, and employee growth. Our Search & Recommendations team is at the forefront of this mission, developing and maintaining highly available, scalable, and fault-tolerant services that provide an exceptional search experience for our clients. If you're passionate about software engineering, search technology, and collaboration, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Entry Level Remote Software Engineer to join our Search & Recommendations team. As a key member of our crew, you'll be responsible for performing backend application development using technologies such as Java, Python, SQL, ElasticSearch, Solr, Kafka, and Kubernetes. You'll develop and design scalable distributed systems with a deep understanding of object-oriented design, modern programming languages, and design patterns. Your expertise will help us deliver high-quality reviews, both for code changes and architectural design of moderate complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform backend application development using Java, Python, SQL, ElasticSearch, Solr, Kafka, and Kubernetes
• Develop and design scalable distributed systems with a deep understanding of object-oriented design, modern programming languages, and design patterns
• Provide high-quality reviews, both for code changes and architectural design of moderate complexity
• Define monitoring plans and use technologies like Elasticsearch, InfluxDB, Kibana, Datadog, and Grafana
• Tune application performance by investigating slow-performing requests and analyzing resource usage of the application infrastructure
• Work with a highly collaborative cross-functional team that includes product managers, data scientists, and infrastructure engineers
• Deliver direct measurable results for our business and customers through improved search results
• Deploy code to both development and production environments

Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• 4+ years of Java experience in developing and maintaining high-performing, scalable, fault-tolerant, and highly available RESTful API
• Strong experience with the Spring Framework
• Experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (REST & GraphQL) and the ability to architect scalable microservices
• Experience with Lucene-based Search engines like Solr or Elasticsearch is a plus
• Ability to maintain a strong application infrastructure with suitable metrics, logging, and monitoring
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization technologies is a plus
• Experience with streaming technologies like Spark, Storm, Kafka, etc. is a plus
• Good understanding of SRE/DevOps and experience with cloud-computing technologies and Puppet is a huge plus
• A continuous drive to explore, improve, automate, and optimize distributed systems
• Experience with Test-Driven Development and CI/CD tools like Buildkite, Cucumber, or Karate
• Good understanding of version management tools, ideally Git and GitHub
• Experience with large-scale data processing and design of distributed systems is a plus
• Understanding machine learning principles, algorithms, and applications is a plus
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic work environment

Skills and Competencies

To excel in this role, you'll need to possess:

• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, and other relevant languages
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and systems
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems

Career Growth and Learning Opportunities

At Wayfair, we're committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a member of our Search & Recommendations team, you'll have access to:

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and leaders
• Opportunities to work on complex and challenging projects
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive business results
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance and contributions

Work Environment and Company Culture

Our company culture is built on the values of innovation, collaboration, and customer obsession. We believe in:

• Creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development
• Encouraging open communication, feedback, and collaboration
• Recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance and contributions
• Providing opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supporting our employees' well-being and work-life balance

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $35 to $50 per hour, depending on experience. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching and retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid time off and vacation policy
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Conclusion

If you're passionate about software engineering, search technology, and collaboration, we want to hear from you! Join our Search & Recommendations team as an Entry Level Remote Software Engineer and help us create the best possible shopping experience for our customers. Apply today and let's build the future together!