We are seeking a highly skilled Java Team Lead to guide the team in redesigning the search ecosystem for one of the world's largest e-commerce platforms. The project involves re-platforming from an on-premises Solr-based solution to a managed Azure / Elastic service, focusing on data processing, migration, ingest, index design and performance optimizations. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of full-text search engines and skills in Java, Azure and microservice architecture. This position offers remote setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Georgia, whether it's your home, well-equipped offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi. TECHNOLOGIES • Search Engine, Clouds, Microservices Responsibilities • Lead the project's design and implementation, covering everything from infrastructure and architecture to UX and operations • Drive the team in a complex technical environment • Examine the business context of the solution and evaluate the technical approaches for their impact on operational processes • Design and optimize data processing, migration and ingest workflows • Develop and maintain a highly available and multi-region solution targeting four nines availability • Ensure performance optimizations throughout the project lifecycle • Collaborate with backend engineers, AQAs and performance QA teams to deliver high-quality resolutions • Participate in architecture discussions and make decisions on low-level design • Mentor and guide a team of 10-12 engineers Requirements • 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering • Production experience with Elasticsearch • Skills in analyzers, tokenizers, char/token filters and relevance tuning in full-text search engines • Proficiency in Java, Azure and microservice architecture / patterns • Expert knowledge of Spring framework (Core, MVC, Boot) • Background in microservice architecture • Understanding of clean code principles and practices • Competency in Event-driven architecture and applications design • Good spoken and written English NICE TO HAVE • Certifications in Java or Azure technologies • Skills in contributing to open-source projects • Experience in e-commerce platforms WE OFFER • We connect like-minded people • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries • Corporate and social events • We invest in your growth • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs • Certifications, including Google Cloud Platform, Azure and AWS • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Get Abstract • Free English classes with certified teachers • We cover it all • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program • Comprehensive medical & family care package • Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate) • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)