Software Development Engineer IV - Java Backend

Grow as a developer by building things that help local businesses around the world thrive

Are you a passionate, energetic and technology enthusiast eager to work at a rapid pace with the flexibility to work across our suite of technologies? Are you a problem solver; someone who enjoys debugging code, resolving issues, and creating solutions for common problems?

Groupon is an experiences marketplace that brings people more ways to get the most out of their city or wherever they may be. By enabling real-time mobile commerce across local businesses, live events and travel destinations, Groupon helps people find and discover experiences––big and small, new and familiar––that make for a full, fun and rewarding life. Groupon helps local businesses grow and strengthen customer relationships––resulting in strong, vibrant communities. Even with thousands of employees spread across multiple continents, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking and celebrates success.

We are looking for a senior software engineer to join our team to support and evolve our Search and Ranking solutions, with expertise in building algorithms using Elasticsearch. This roles requires a deep understanding of system design, scalability and performance optimization.

You’ll spend time on the following:

• Design, develop, and optimize algorithms leveraging Elasticsearch for high-performance search and data retrieval.

• Architect and implement scalable, fault-tolerant, and maintainable system designs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver robust solutions.

• Conduct performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting of Elasticsearch clusters.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Elasticsearch and related technologies.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the team.

We’re excited about you if you have:

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.

• Proven expertise in building and deploying algorithms using Elasticsearch.

• Strong understanding of system design principles, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or similar).

• Experience with REST APIs, data modeling, and indexing strategies.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

We value engineers who are:

• Customer-focused: We believe that doing what’s right for the customer is ultimately what will drive our business forward.

• Obsessed with Quality: Your Production code Just Works & scales linearly

• Team players. You believe that more can be achieved together. You listen to feedback and also provide supportive feedback to help others grow/improve.

• Fast learners: We are willing to disrupt our existing business to trial new products and solutions. You love learning how to use new technologies and then rapidly apply them to new problems.

• Pragmatic: We do things quickly to learn what our customers desire. You know when it’s appropriate to take shortcuts that don’t sacrifice quality or maintainability.

• Owners: Engineers at Groupon know how to positively impact the business.

Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local ecommerce marketplace, click here. You can also find out more about us in the latest Groupon news as well as learning about our DEI approach. If all of this sounds like something that’s a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.

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