IT Software Engineer / Ecommerce Search Engineer

Forsys Inc. is a global Lead-to-Revenue and Enterprise Transformation consulting firm helping enterprises modernize revenue operations and core business platforms. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, Forsys partners with enterprise customers across the Americas to deliver large-scale Oracle, Salesforce, and cloud-led transformations.

We have an exciting opportunity for an IT Software Engineer 5/Ecommerce Search Engineer V role where you could be part of our global engineering community. Here, you'll work alongside talented engineers who don't just write code - they imagine possibilities and build solutions that reshape business trajectories.

#104369-1 - IT Software Engineer 5

12 months

Chicago, IL

Hybrid onsite for 2x days a week for now, eventually it will be 5 days a week

Job Description:

Position s Contributions to Work Group:

• The Lead Software engineer Ecommerce Search is responsible for setting the technical direction and overseeing the execution of advanced search solutions.
• This role combines strategic vision, hands-on technical expertise, and leadership to build scalable, high-performance search platforms that deliver exceptional user experiences.

Typical task breakdown:

• Technical Strategy: Define and implement a long-term technical vision for the search platform to ensure scalability and adaptability to growing data volumes and query complexity.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of search engineers through technical reviews, best practices, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Feature Development: Introduce advanced capabilities such as NLP, vector search, and personalization to enhance relevance and accuracy.
• Data Analysis & Optimization: Build search capabilities with measurable KPIs (e.g., CTR, Query Distribution, Zero Search) and leverage analytics to continuously improve search performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to align search initiatives with business objectives

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years experience in total but with 7+ years of experience in search engineering.
• Also required are 3+ years in a technical leadership role.

Required Technical Skills

(Required)

• Strong understanding of modern search technologies and frameworks.
• Strong product experience in Coveo or any of the following: Vertex AI Search and Vertex AI Search for Commerce.
• Working experience with heavy equipment engineering or data analysis.
• Working experience with building Low-latency API in AWS using Memory-storage solutions.
• Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks for evaluating and improving
• Strong knowledge with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.)

Forsys Is An Equal Opportunity Employer And All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration For Employment Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Disability Status, Protected Veteran Status, Or Any Other Characteristic Protected By Law.