Software Engineer II

To apply for the Software Engineer II position at Bloomreach, you should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in Java, Python, or another object-oriented language. Familiarity with cloud services like AWS or GCP and knowledge of big data technologies are also essential.

At Bloomreach, growth is a priority. As a Software Engineer II, you will have access to a People Development Program, including workshops and a professional education budget of $1,500 annually to help you purchase books and courses. Our managers are encouraged to participate in leadership development programs, ensuring that you receive continuous support and guidance.

As a Software Engineer II on the Recommendations team at Bloomreach, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing personalized search and recommendation solutions. Your work will involve close collaboration with data science to develop machine learning models and optimize big data processing pipelines, enhancing the digital shopping experience for our clients.

Bloomreach supports work-life balance by promoting a flexible working culture. We prioritize results over hours worked and support remote-first policies. Employees can enjoy the benefits of flexible hours, DisConnect days for mental wellness, and other well-being initiatives to ensure a healthy work-life equilibrium.

As a Software Engineer II at Bloomreach, you will be involved in high-impact projects focused on improving personalization features, developing APIs for high-traffic environments, and designing advanced data processing pipelines. Your contributions will help redefine digital commerce for over 850 global brands.

The culture at Bloomreach is centered around freedom, trust, and creativity. Employees enjoy a non-corporate atmosphere that emphasizes excellence and innovation. We actively promote volunteer activities and encourage regular company events to build a strong team spirit, making it an enjoyable place to work.

At Bloomreach, we utilize lean and agile development methodologies. This allows our Software Engineer II roles to participate in all aspects of the development process, from planning and scoping projects to optimization and support, ensuring a comprehensive and efficient work cycle.

In your answer, highlight specific projects where you used technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka to process large volumes of data. Discuss the challenges you faced and how you effectively addressed them, emphasizing your ability to collaborate with teams to optimize performance.

Share your approach to API design, focusing on key principles such as RESTful architecture, scalability, and performance. Discuss your experience in optimizing APIs for high traffic, the techniques you've used to monitor performance, and how you resolve bottlenecks.

Discuss your method for integrating machine learning models, citing your experience in feature engineering, testing, and deployment. Explain your collaboration with data science teams to ensure the models align with business objectives and improve user experiences.

Provide a specific example that outlines the problem, your analytical approach to finding a solution, and any technical or team collaboration strategies you implemented to successfully resolve the issue.

Share your habits for continuous learning, such as following relevant blogs, attending webinars, or partaking in online courses. Mention any professional networks or communities you engage with to exchange knowledge and insights about emerging technologies.

Provide details about specific projects where you've utilized AWS or GCP services. Discuss your familiarity with various cloud services, their benefits, and how you've implemented them to enhance application performance or reduce costs.

Talk about the coding standards or principles that guide your development, such as clean code practices, documentation, and version control. Explain how these practices lead to maintainable and scalable software solutions.

Describe your openness to feedback and how you use it as a learning opportunity. Discuss the importance of constructive criticism in fostering collaborative improvement and your strategies for incorporating feedback into your subsequent work.

Outline your views on effective communication, mutual respect, and shared goals as critical components of successful teamwork. Provide examples of how you've worked collaboratively to achieve project objectives in past roles.

Articulate your career goals and how the Software Engineer II role aligns with them. Discuss your enthusiasm for contributing to innovative projects at Bloomreach and your desire to grow within a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.