Senior Software Engineer - Search Platform

Senior Software Engineer - Search Platform page is loaded Senior Software Engineer - Search Platform Apply locations Great Britain - London time type Full time posted on Posted 30 Days Ago job requisition id R5623

Join Our Quest for Search Excellence: Become a Senior Software Engineer on the Search Platform Team!

About Us:
At Mimecast, we are dedicated to providing innovative cyber security and human risk management solutions. Our Search Platform team is at the forefront of developing a massively distributed indexing and search service that holds petabytes of email indices, ensuring our clients can efficiently search within and manage their data.

Position Overview:
We are seeking aSenior Software Engineerto join our Search Platform team in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in core Java development, with experience in Lucene or other Lucene-based search products. You will play a critical role in enhancing our search capabilities and maintaining the performance of our distributed systems.

What You'll Do

• Design and Development:Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient search solutions using core Java and Lucene-based technologies.
• System Management:Navigate and manage Linux-based systems, specifically Rocky Linux, to ensure optimal performance of our search platform.
• Problem Solving:Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments.
• On-Call Support:Participate in on-call rotations to support the search platform, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Agile Methodologies:Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile sprints, contributing to planning, development, and review processes.
• CI/CD Practices:Utilize GitLab and Jenkins for continuous integration and deployment, ensuring smooth and efficient software delivery.
• Containerization:Leverage Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment, enhancing the scalability of our applications.

What You'll Bring

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Seasoned developer using core Java to build and maintain multi-threaded, fast, io-dependent services.
  • Proven experience with Lucene or similar search technologies.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and managing large-scale data.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in Linux, with hands-on experience in Rocky Linux.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab and Jenkins.
  • Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, or similar AWS components, is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Why Join Us?

At Mimecast, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about building cutting-edge search technologies and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

DEI Statement

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That's why we're committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone - unless they're a cybercriminal, of course.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we'd encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won't affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.

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