(Experienced) Backend Engineer - Search (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung

Better digital.

The Digital Commerce division is committed to digitalization as a means of creating a networked BAUHAUS of the future. Our focus is always on the customer and we aim to create the perfect digital shopping experience. An agile working environment, innovative solutions and committed employees drive the business - and the best indication of this is the company's success: With over 270 specialist centers in 19 countries and one of the top 50 online stores in Germany, BAUHAUS is one of the most successful players in Europe. And we look forward to being even better with your help!

For this position there is no application deadline. It only remains advertised for as long as it is open.

Your role:

• As a Search Engineer (m/f/d), you’ll design and scale robust product search systems that keep our customers engaged and make it easier to shop
• You build and optimize an Elasticsearch-based search solution to help customers quickly find products and DIY guides
• You develop backend services and data pipelines in Java and Python to process and enrich product data and user behavior signals
• You work with our product, UX, and content teams to improve search relevance and deliver better discovery experiences
• You use Google Cloud Platform tools (e.g. BigQuery, Cloud Run, Vertex AI, Pub/Sub or Dataflow) to handle large volumes of product and user data
• You monitor search performance, identify ranking opportunities, and implement solutions to boost engagement and conversion
• You contribute to technical strategy for search and conversational commerce

Your profile:

• Successfully completed studies in Computer Science or Business Informatics or a comparable training e.g. as IT specialist (m/f/d)
• Hands-on experience building and fine-tuning search systems using Elasticsearch
• Strong programming skills in modern Java and Python with practical experience working with GCP services like BigQuery, Cloud Run, Vertex AI, Pub/Sub, and Dataflow
• Solid understanding of e-commerce search, product data, and relevance tuning
• Passion for delivering fast, relevant, and user-friendly search experiences
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset

Our offer:

• Good together. Even better with you: A challenging role in a family owned business with an agile working environment as well as flat hierarchies and teamwork
• Flexibility for a good work-life balance: Possibility of working remotely, flexible working hours outside of core working hours, 30 days paid vacation with up to 12 additional unpaid vacation days
• State-of-the-art working environment on the BAUHAUS campus: Flexible working areas with modern equipment, our own BAUHAUS restaurant and bistro as well as BAUHAUS day care center
• Stability and security: Permanent employment contract and attractive remuneration
• Employee benefits: Shopping discounts through the BAUHAUS employee card, corporate benefits, company pension plan and much more
• Technology & innovation: We rely on state-of-the-art technologies and promote personal and professional growth
• Networking: Regular BAUHAUS team events strengthen our team spirit

Welcome to #TeamBAUHAUS.

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BAUHAUS is looking forward to it.