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Technical Lead (ElasticSearch / OpenSearch)
Job Description
Technical Lead (ElasticSearch / OpenSearch)
Locations: Edinburgh /Glasgow
Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience)
Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application.
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.
“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO
Accenture Next Gen Engineering:
Accenture Next Gen Engineering provides end-to-end product engineering solutions which deliver tangible value, fast. We bring together an obsession for technical excellence with agility and scale, to help clients move from project to product at speed. We’re embedded in the regions we operate in, with dedicated leadership and some of the most talented engineers in the industry.
If you’re looking for an exciting career working in a vibrant environment, with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our Next Gen Engineering team, you’ll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.
In our team you will learn to:
As Search Technical Lead, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining our Elastic Search / OpenSearch based solution. Your responsibility lies in leading a team of developers, guiding them in best practices, and ensuring successful execution of projects. Your expertise in Java, Search technology (Elasticsearch, Open Search) and experience with build tools, dependency injection frameworks, and code collaboration will be invaluable in achieving our software development goals. The key skills and responsibilities for the role are listed below.
Qualifications
We are looking for experience in the following skills:
Search knowledge is essential, with experience of developing strategies for efficient data ingestion, transformation, and enrichment into Elastic-search indices. Some knowledge of self-hosting and maintenance/administration would be beneficial.
Practical Java development experience with Microservices supporting development activities such as PR Reviews / Code propagation from development to production based on a technology stack comprising of Java 17/Elasticsearch 8/Maven/Guice / AWS OpenSearch
Knowledge of AWS Open Search and any experience of migration from Elasticsearch to Open Search is desirable
Design, develop, and maintain API integrations between different software applications, systems, and platform.
Having knowledge of CICD tooling's such as Bitbucket /GitHub / Jenkins is desirable.
Have knowledge of alerting and monitoring tools such as CLOUDWATCH, KIBANA, GRAFNA and Dynatrace.
Good team leadership skills are needed working with a team in a multi-supply environment. The ability to be hands-on when required is essential in this role. The candidate will be working as a technical lead for a Scrum team developing & supporting services in a large complex Microservices based architecture hosted completely on AWS.
Set yourself apart:
You have good web development skills, experience with HTML5, CSS and JavaScript/Typescript
You have proven ability to apply analytical and creative thought and translate into technical solutions
You have proven ability debugging and resolving complex technical issues
You have experience shaping and delivering the work of a small to medium engineering squad, either as tech lead or as a core senior engineer on complex deliveries.
You have experience building a blameless culture of continuous improvement
What’s in it for you
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com
Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Closing Date for Applications 30/12/2024
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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Locations
Edinburgh, Glasgow
