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;
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 premio 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.
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📌 Search Platform Engineer (M/F/D) (Lazio)
🏢 Würth Phoenix Group
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