Sr Software Engineer - Search Platform (Data Ingestion)

Innovate in Charlotte

Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowe’s. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position you’re interested in below, we encourage you to apply!

Your Impact

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and enhance Lowe's core Search Platform that powers enterprise search experiences across digital and store channels. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and operating scalable OpenSearch/Elasticsearch solutions, cloud-native services, and batch and near real-time data ingestion pipelines while driving platform performance, reliability, scalability, and modernization. The Search Platform team develops the foundational infrastructure supporting Search, Ranking, AI, and other downstream applications, enabling new business capabilities through resilient, high-performing search technologies.

Work with a Winning Team

As part of a Fortune 50 company and retail leader, your work can change an entire industry. Our CEO is a forward-thinker when it comes to tech, and with one of Forbes Top 50 CIOs leading the charge, you can come to work knowing you’ll have access to the data, tools, and support that few other companies can offer. We also know what it takes to create an inclusive culture that supports you.
Our teams are structured around the engineer, giving you the support you need to do your best work. Since we’ve been in business for over 100 years, we’ve built an excellent track record of growth and success. There’s peace of mind knowing you have the stability and resources you need to focus on solving tough challenges. And as you solve these challenges, know you’ll be surrounded by supportive associates with curious minds who listen to you, respect you, and recognize your hard work.

What You Will Do1. Search Platform Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Search Platform capabilities using OpenSearch/Elasticsearch.

• Build cloud-native services and APIs supporting Search Platform functionality.

• Improve platform scalability, reliability, search performance, and support modernization initiatives.

2. Data Pipeline Engineering

• Build and maintain scalable batch and near real-time data ingestion and ETL pipelines.

• Ingest, transform, validate, and publish enterprise data for Search Platform consumers.

• Optimize indexing, document synchronization, and search data performance using Google Cloud Platform technologies.

3. Platform Operations

• Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, automation, and CI/CD practices.

• Troubleshoot production issues to ensure platform stability, availability, and performance.