Search ArchitectGrid Dynamics • Vellore, IN
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Search Architect
Grid Dynamics • Vellore, IN
3 days ago
Job descriptionPrototype and productionize next-generation search features including faceted navigation, autocomplete / type-ahead, spell-checking, vector search, and hybrid retrieval Lead integration of AI-powered conversational search, intelligent query understanding, and agentic workflows to enable natural-language and multi-turn search experiences Architect and implement agentic AI frameworks (LangGraph, LangChain) for multi-agent search workflows and intelligent content discovery Partner with data scientists and ML engineers to deploy and optimize PyTorch-based ranking models for query understanding, embeddings, and re-ranking Lead design and implementation of data pipelines (Python / Java / Spark / Dataflow) to generate training signals from user behavior analytics Mentor and guide engineering teams on search best practices, performance optimization, and emerging AI technologies Drive technical decision-making across cross-functional teams and stakeholder groups Establish comprehensive metrics, alerting, and automated testing frameworks to guarantee SLA compliance at enterprise scale Lead performance profiling and capacity planning for indexes serving hundreds of millions of documents or SKUs Drive continuous improvement initiatives for search relevance, performance, and user experience metrics 8+ years building enterprise-scale back-end systems in Java (Spring Boot or similar) with demonstrated focus on performance, scalability, and reliability 5+ years hands-on leadership experience with Lucene-based search engines (Apache Solr, Elasticsearch, or OpenSearch) including advanced index design, relevance tuning, and cluster operations 3+ years experience as technical lead on large-scale search or platform modernization programs for enterprise clients Proven track record delivering AI-enhanced search solutions handling 100M+ documents / SKUs at Fortune-1000 scale (e-commerce, media, enterprise content, or similar) Deep understanding of information retrieval concepts including tokenization, analyzers, BM25, TF-IDF, vector similarity, semantic search, and machine learning integration Strong proficiency in Python for data manipulation, ML model integration, and prototyping Extensive experience with cloud-native architectures, Docker / Kubernetes, CI / CD, and enterprise deployment (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across teams Expert-level understanding of Lucene-based search engines and their underlying architecture, performance characteristics, and optimization strategies Hands-on experience with modern search platform ecosystem including Algolia, Coveo, Lucidworks, Constructor.io, or Vertex AI Search Proven experience implementing agentic AI frameworks (LangGraph, LangChain) and orchestrating multi-agent search workflows Advanced experience embedding and serving PyTorch models for Learning-to-Rank, embeddings, conversational AI, and generative re-ranking Deep knowledge of vector databases and similarity search (OpenSearch / ES K-NN, Milvus, Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma) Experience designing streaming data pipelines (Apache Kafka, Pub / Sub, Apache Flink) for real-time indexing and personalization Active contributions to open-source information retrieval / ML projects, published research, or recognized technical thought leadership Experience with cloud-native search services (AWS CloudSearch, GCP Vertex AI Search, Azure Cognitive Search) and hybrid architectures Background in natural language processing, transformer models, and large language model integration Technical marketing and thought leadership experience including creating and publishing blog posts, white papers, presenting at professional conferences, and maintaining active presence on professional social media platforms Proven technical leader who can balance architectural vision with pragmatic delivery timelines Excellent communication skills for presenting complex technical concepts to C-level executives, product stakeholders, and engineering teams Passionate advocate for engineering excellence, continuous learning, and staying current with search, ML, and AI agent technologies Strong collaborative mindset aligned with Grid Dynamics' co-innovation model and client partnership approach Experience building and scaling high-performing engineering teams in consulting or client services environments Technical Leadership Impact : Drive search architecture that shapes digital experiences for millions of users across Fortune-1000 brands Growth and Learning : Generous budget for conferences, certifications, courses, and dedicated R&D time with our search practice Cutting-Edge Technology : Work with the latest in AI, cloud-native architectures, and the freedom to propose innovative solutions Collaborative Culture : Join our established team of search experts in an engineering-led environment that values knowledge sharing and technical excellence Project Variety : Lead diverse search modernization initiatives across e-commerce, content management, enterprise search, and emerging AI-powered discovery experiences
Role Summary
We're looking for a Principal Search / AI Engineer to join our team of search experts and serve as technical lead on large-scale search modernization projects and programs for Fortune-1000 clients. You will collaborate with our established search practice to design, build, and optimize AI-powered search platforms that deliver rich content and product discovery experiences. In this role, you'll drive technical excellence across multi-year digital transformation initiatives, lead solution architecture, and mentor engineering teams while implementing cutting-edge search solutions enhanced with AI and agentic capabilities for our retail, e-commerce, and enterprise clients.
Key Responsibilities
Search Platform Leadership
- Lead technical architecture and strategy for complex search modernization programs spanning multiple years and teams
- Drive end-to-end ownership of Lucene-based search platforms (Solr / Elasticsearch / OpenSearch) including schema design, index pipelines, scaling, and monitoring
- Architect high-throughput, low-latency Java services that expose search functionality via REST / gRPC APIs
- Design and implement advanced search relevance strategies including semantic search, hybrid approaches, and AI-enhanced ranking
- Perform sophisticated relevance tuning leveraging BM25, TF-IDF, vector similarity, and learning-to-rank methodologies
AI and Agentic Search Innovation
Technical Leadership and Collaboration
Quality and Operational Excellence
Required Qualifications
Preferred / Bonus Skills
Leadership and Soft Skills
What We Offer
Global Impact : Contribute to digital transformation programs that reach millions of end users worldwide
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