Software Engineer II

Summary

Join Bloomreach's Analytics Team as a Software Engineer II and contribute to building scalable data infrastructure and analytics frameworks for our personalization platform. You will design, build, and optimize data processing pipelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and integrate machine learning models into production systems. This role requires 3-5 years of software engineering experience with big data technologies and expertise in Java, Python, or Golang. You'll work in a fast-paced, agile environment, contributing to the full software lifecycle. Bloomreach offers a flexible, virtual-first work environment with various benefits, including professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and extended parental leave.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in software engineering, working with data-intensive applications, analytics platforms, or personalization systems
• Strong expertise in Java, Python, Golang or another object-oriented language, with a deep understanding of software architecture and distributed systems
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and data lakes for large-scale processing
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable data pipelines in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design for building high-performance, highly available systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize scalable data processing pipelines to support real-time and batch analytics use cases
• Develop and maintain high-performance data infrastructure, ensuring reliability, accuracy, and efficiency in data workflows
• Collaborate with Product, Data Science, and Engineering teams to understand requirements and implement data-driven solutions that enhance personalization and recommendations
• Contribute to the design and implementation of analytics frameworks for measuring and improving search, recommendations, and customer engagement
• Work on integrating machine learning models into real-time production systems, collaborating closely with Data Science teams
• Ensure best practices in data engineering, monitoring, and governance to drive high-quality analytics and insights
• Participate in lean and agile development processes, contributing to the full software lifecycle from design to deployment and maintenance
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions that shape the future of analytics at Bloomreach

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts, feature engineering, and model serving frameworks
• Experience working with analytics frameworks, data visualization, and business intelligence tools like Databricks, Snowflake, and Tableau

Benefits

• Flexible working hours to accommodate your working style
• We work virtual-first with several Bloomreach Hubs available across three continents
• We organize company events to experience the global spirit of the company and get excited about what's ahead
• We encourage and support our employees to engage in volunteering activities - every Bloomreacher can take 5 paid days off to volunteer
• We have a People Development Program -- participating in personal development workshops on various topics run by experts from inside the company. We are continuously developing & updating competency maps for select functions
• Our resident communication coach Ivo Večeřa is available to help navigate work-related communications & decision-making challenges
• Our managers are strongly encouraged to participate in the Leader Development Program to develop in the areas we consider essential for any leader. The program includes regular comprehensive feedback, consultations with a coach and follow-up check-ins
• Bloomreachers utilize the $1,500 professional education budget on an annual basis to purchase education products (books, courses, certifications, etc.)
• The Employee Assistance Program -- with counselors -- is available for non-work-related challenges
• Subscription to Calm - sleep and meditation app
• We organize ‘DisConnect’ days where Bloomreachers globally enjoy one additional day off each quarter, allowing us to unwind together and focus on activities away from the screen with our loved ones
• We facilitate sports, yoga, and meditation opportunities for each other
• Extended parental leave up to 26 calendar weeks for Primary Caregivers
• Restricted Stock Units or Stock Options are granted depending on a team member’s role, seniority, and location
• Everyone gets to participate in the company's success through the company performance bonus
• We offer an employee referral bonus of up to $3,000 paid out immediately after the new hire starts
• We reward & celebrate work anniversaries -- Bloomversaries!