Search Platform Engineer

To strengthen our AI, Data & Automation team, we are looking for a highly skilled Search Platform Engineer with proven experience in designing backend architectures and distributed systems, and solid knowledge of Elastic or OpenSearch technologies and AWS services. This role will play a key part in developing Würth’s international search platform.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the architecture of Würth’s search platform on AWS and defining its evolution strategy;
• Setting standards for performance, reliability, observability, and Service Level Agreements;
• Designing and optimizing indexing and data pipelines using Databricks, including schema and mapping development and query strategies;
• Hands-on development of complex functionalities, prototypes, and core architectural components;
• Ensuring scalability, monitoring, and cost optimization of Elastic or OpenSearch clusters, while maintaining technical consistency across international domains and applications.

Required qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent training, with solid professional experience;
• In-depth knowledge of backend architectures and distributed systems;
• Experience with Elastic or OpenSearch, particularly in schema design, querying, scaling, and operations;
• Strong proficiency with AWS services and in designing robust data pipelines, preferably using Spark or Databricks;
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with international and cross-functional teams.

Nice to have:

• Certifications in cloud, Big Data, or distributed architectures;
• Excellent German language skills;
• Experience in international environments or with large-scale platforms.

We offer:

• Collaboration with a highly skilled and motivated team;
• The opportunity to work on international projects within the Würth Group;
• Technology partnerships with Atlassian, Elastic, RedHat, Icinga, Influx;
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options with up to 3 homeoffice days per week;
• Competitive compensation package including a variable component;
• Company performance bonus convertible into a wide range of Welfare goods and services;
• Continuous corporate training and the opportunity to obtain company-funded certifications;
• Accident and supplementary health insurance;
• A young and dynamic work environment that regularly promotes events for all employees, such as sports activities, informal dinners, cultural visits, and more.